An urgent email and text warning has been issued to UK households, as scammers try to cash in on the upcoming energy price rise.
Millions are expected to be hit with force by the October gas and electricity surge, and cyber criminals are attempting to trick vulnerable consumers into a false sense of security by offering money back on bills.
The elusive scam comes in the form of a 'GOV.UK' style email or SMS, with recipients alerted that they are eligible for a discount under the Energy Support Scheme.
