Last week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £15 billion package of further financial support for millions of households across the UK finding it increasingly more difficult to make their budgets stretch to cover the rising cost of living.
The new measures will see millions of the most vulnerable households across the UK get £1,200 of support later in the year along with a £400 non-repayable discount on their electricity bill - paid directly to suppliers and discounted from bills over six months.
But while the cash boost will help households cope with rising costs, the crisis is also a breeding ground for scammers and fraudsters looking for ways to exploit the financially vulnerable.
