People across Northern Ireland who will receive £600 energy payment vouchers are being urged to be vigilant and on their guard against scammers looking to cash in.
The warning comes with the roll-out of the first vouchers from Monday, January 16. Police say scammers have targeted the £400 energy rebate scheme in England, Wales and Scotland so they would expect criminals to be trying to exploit the Northern Ireland scheme.
Chair of ScamwiseNI Partnership, Chief Superintendent Gerard Pollock said: "People who pay their bills quarterly or use pre-payment meters will receive these vouchers in the post, along with an accompanying letter.
