Scammers are trying to “rip off" people trying to access support with energy bills, it has been warned. Emails impersonating the Government tell householders they are eligible for a £400 discount under the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS).
The emails ask the recipient to share details including their name, address and debit or credit card details in order to “receive the rebate”. But the Government stressed that most households do not need to apply for the energy support because it is received automatically through their electricity bill or via credit or vouchers directly from their electricity supplier.
The EBSS entitles every household in England, Scotland and Wales to a £400 discount to help with bills. Households in Northern Ireland automatically get a £600 payment towards their energy bills through the separate Northern Ireland EBSS.
