Scam alert: £400 energy bills support

Shropshire Council is warning residents to watch out for fake text messages claiming to be from the Government, inviting them to apply for the £400 energy bills support.

It’s a scam – the £400 will be paid automatically. People do not need to apply.

The scam text appears to be from ‘UK Help’ and tells the receiver that they are eligible to apply for a discounted energy bill as part of the Energy Bills Support Scheme.

But this is a scam, and should be ignored and/or reported.

Scam message: energy bills support

To find out more about common types of scams, people can visit Action Fraud and Citizens Advice, where they can also find out the best ways to protect themselves from scams and fraud. The telephone number for the Scams Action line is 0808 250 5050. Calls are free from mobiles and landlines.

Scam message: energy bills support