Energy rebate scam - be aware!!
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned of a scam in which scammers are cold-calling people asking for their bank details in order to receive the Government's £150 energy rebate.
A Council spokesperson said “Please be aware that the Council would never cold call residents in this way to ask for their bank details over the phone. We are working hard to ensure eligible residents receive their energy rebate payments as soon as possible, however criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to take advantage of the financial worries people are facing and as a result many of these scams look legitimate on first impression.”
Anyone can fall victim to a scam, so the advice is simple, if you are cold called by someone asking for your bank details in order to receive the Government's £150 energy rebate simply put the phone down and report any fraud or phone 0300 123 2040.