Hard-up households have been warned of scam text messages being circulated telling people how to claim the £400 energy bill support rebate.
Families have been urged to be on their guard against the scam messages, which claim to be from the Government, asking recipients to click a link on the message, which reads: "GOVUK: You are eligible for a discounted energy bill under the Energy Bills Support Scheme. You can apply here." There are also reports of similar scam texts claiming to be from energy regulator Ofgem.
The energy bills support payment does not need to be applied for, and will be paid automatically by your energy company as bills go up this October.
