The cost of living crisis has been crippling households across the UK as people struggle to afford their rising energy bills and high food prices.
Unfortunately, at a time when many families are struggling more than ever before, criminals are exploiting the cost of living crisis in an attempt to scam people out of money by offering fake cost of living payments, tax rebates and energy discounts.
Warnings have been issued as thousands of people have received the scam texts, while the Department for Work and Pensions has urged people not to give out personal information over email or text message.
