04.10.2022
People up and down the country have been receiving text messages to their phones which might look like this:
"GOV-UK: Due to the Energy Bill Support Scheme, you are owed £400 under the discounted energy bill."
The message then advises the customers to follow a link to apply for it. If you complete the application, then you are open to having your personal details and money stolen.
If you have been unfortunate enough to have been scammed in this way, then you should:
Call your bank straight away and explain what you believe has happened
Tell Action Fraud, report it online or by calling 0300 123 2040 (Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm).
As detailed below you will receive the reductions automatically
