Scammers are targeting people anxious about the cost of living and rise in energy bills with fake emails promising an energy bill rebate. Emails using the logo of Ofgem, the energy regulator, are claiming to offer up to £450 per household and tricking people into handing over their bank details.
The real Ofgem has urged people to be vigilant and make sure they do not open the fake emails, reported Which. The emails direct people to a fake online portal to claim money under the so-called energy bill rebate scheme, where they are then asked for personal and payment details.
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