Police have warned people to be vigilant after reports of a cruel scam targeting residents worried about the cost of living crisis. Officers from GMP said they have been alerted to a scam text message being sent regarding the £400 energy discount recently announced by the Government.
The message asks people to submit their bank account details. But in reality residents do not have to submit any details to benefit from the financial support, as the £400 reduction will automatically be applied to energy bills over a six month period from next month.
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