As energy prices are set to rise on October 1, people are being warned about a series of scam texts that are being sent and how to identify them.
Reports of energy bill scams are getting more and more prevalent as scammers use texts and calls to take advantage of the current cost of living crisis, skyrocketing energy bills and consumer fear.
These texts are being sent either from a phone number, or a number claiming to be Ofgem or the local council and are telling victims that they are eligible for the £400 energy discount - but in reality, the discount is being given to every household automatically.
