[HTS-members] A new scam

[HTS Secretary]

Dear Member

 

Thought this scam might be worth sharing – very inventive!

 

Roger Worthington Secretary HTS

 


Scammers are using the cost of living crisis to target households. They are
sending text messages and emails that appear to be from the energy
regulator, Ofgem. The message invites you to apply for your £400 rebate and
instructs you to follow a link to a fake Ofgem website to then provide
personal details and set up a direct debit to receive the rebate. But it’s
all a lie.

For most people the discount will be applied to your energy bill
automatically – there's absolutely no need to apply.

But be aware that if you have an older prepayment meter you will get energy
bill discount vouchers sent you in the first week of each month from
October, via SMS text, email or post, that you will then need to redeem at
your usual top-up point.

In all cases, no household should be asked for bank details at any point.



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