Hard-up Scots are being warned after an energy bill support scheme scam surfaced as winter approaches. Texts are being sent out from a number posing as the UK Government, telling residents that they are eligible for a discounted energy bill.
The crooks aim to trick Scots struggling to cope during the cost-of-living crisis by saying they have been identified for an ' Energy Bill Support Scheme '. They are then urged to click a link through to a webpage that looks almost identical to the UK Government site.
The website even includes information on the Queen's death as its near-flawless design is aimed to trick even the most suspicious of Scots. Users are then asked to 'start now' to register and 'receive a £400 non-repayable discount' under the scheme.
