Which? consumer right experts have issued a warning to anyone who receives an email seemingly from Ofgem or about the energy bill rebate scheme.
With many expecting help from the government to help with the cost of living, they may be easily misled by scammers. Cyber criminals are using the dire rates of inflation as a way to target those who are most vulnerable.
Emails using the Ofgem logo and branding are claiming to offer an 'energy bill rebate scheme', directing recipients to a fake online portal. There, victims are urged to share personal and payment details in order to claim their refund.
