GBIS - Great British Insulation Scheme

Never ever trust a cold caller. If it's legitimate it'll be on the Gov Web site.

On the contrary, cold callers are often legitimate when it comes to door to door sales. I mean to think logically, why would fraudsters show their faces when there are ring doorbells everywhere, and if no money is being asked for, what exactly would the fraudster want? I would be precautious about telesales, but it’s not very difficult to discern when you know what to look for. Anyone asking for a deposit while posing to sell this grant must be a fraud. Although the government realise people procrastinate heavily, and have contracts with agencies to send canvassers to sift for people who are eligible, and book them for a surveyor to approve the grant. It’s an ongoing operation until April 2026 I believe. Just take necessary precaution to verify the cold caller is legitimate, and again if they ask for a deposit, it’s clearly not right. As the legitimate ones working with the government and local authority, they will have an ID badge. I understand people’s worry, but again people forget there are cameras on about 75% of the doors these people will knock, it would be absolute stupidity to think door to door scamming is a good idea. And don’t be afraid to ask questions to the cold caller, the legitimate ones will answer clearly and willingly. Any scammers (always on the phone) will often become frustrated when you pry into details and object. Hope that helps