Energy Bill Rebate - is this a scam??

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FannyCornforth

I’ve clicked on some of the links - including the option to read it in Welsh, and they don’t work.
Some do though.
It is very convincing.
The robbing b*******s ?

As Fanny has clicked on a few links should she be worried?

on the phone, scammers draw you into a friendly relationship and might ring back several times to build that relationship so that you think they are trustworthy. He said put the phone down and don`t be polite, just do it

I pulled my plug in phone out after getting scam calls and never answer my mobile unless it is from a known contact. If I don`t know the number calling then I will google it to find out eg last one was about fabric from a shop, so I rang them back.

He said that they use multiple dialling methods and if you hear a click after you pick the phone up, then put it down straight away

sorry to write so many posts but if one scam can be prevented then it will have been worth while

Elegran
My step daughter worked in bank fraud/ security for some years. She would literally be given fake bank cards that were linked to fake accounts ( obviously set up by the bank)
Her job was to try and get into those accounts to test the system. It takes a lot more than those numbers you see on your card. You also have to have a devious brain ?
She’s perfectly legit, though. She’s now works for Deloitte testing all their systems.

my son works in banking IT and they have regular fraud meetings due to the changing clever ways of scammers. Many large companies have also been hacked but keep it quiet in order not to alarm customers. Via hacking they can get hold of any debit card details held online

last post, honest

I just scared myself. I get a subscription sewing box every month and the card held by them is my debit card, yikes, any company can get hacked. I have changed that card to my new cc

Germanshepherdsmum

It all comes down to regular income and perceived ability to pay doesn’t it? Computer says no and doesn’t care if you’re a priest or a hooker (though the latter likely has a much higher income).

Computer says no and doesn’t care if you’re a priest or a hooker (though the latter likely has a much higher income).

GSM
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who-calls.me.uk/phone/07543545621

Definitely a scam

karmalady

last post, honest

I just scared myself. I get a subscription sewing box every month and the card held by them is my debit card, yikes, any company can get hacked. I have changed that card to my new cc

Phew! Just as well you did that. I ever agree to my credit card details being held but with some retailers it just seems to happen automatically. Amazon being one of them.

It’s being reported on the BBC now Fanny, you were dead right.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-62967556

Personally I would ignor ... as automatic ... don't have to apply

forward scam text messages to 7226.
it spells scam on numero/letters keypad.
include sender number if poss.

I had an email from my energy supplier telling me I did not have to do anything at all and to ignore any requests for bank details as they already had them for my DD.

Also the pensioner rebate will be paid direct into your bank account by the DWP along with your winter fuel allowance. As will the disability allowance - if you qualify.

You dont have to do anything for these payments.

Yesterday I had a genuine text from the DWP regarding Cost of Living Payments.
It included a link to check if you are eligible.
It clearly said that the sender was the DWP and did not include the sender’s phone number

Here is a screenshot

Definitely a scam, I had this sent to me too.
Reimbursement is done via your DD and they do not need any input from you.

These vultures don't miss a trick! Ignore and block.

Yes it is. Was mentioned on the BBC this morning. Good rule of thumb....never click on any links...simple.

Good grief, a scam but a bloody good one, just awful as a lot of folk will not see it as such

I received this yesterday, suspected it was a scam followed the link until they wanted my bank details (not a chance).

Scam. Gov never use text

No that's a scam the rebate is automatic and will be paid by your suppliers you don't need to apply. Please do not enter any details here they are wanting to scam you.

FannyCornforth

Yesterday I had a genuine text from the DWP regarding Cost of Living Payments.
It included a link to check if you are eligible.
It clearly said that the sender was the DWP and did not include the sender’s phone number

Fanny did you really think that text was genuine? If you are being duped what hope is there for the old and vulnerable.

No, Esspee, but I very nearly did. The ‘website’ that it opened to looked totally and utterly genuine

Please make it a rule never to click on links Fanny.