Householders are being warned about a scam energy text message which claims to come from the Department of Work and Pensions, offering a £300 energy payment.
The deadline is always just a day or two away to foster a sense of urgency. Do NOT click on the link, it will take you to a malicious website designed to steal your data.
Most phone providers are part of a scheme that allows customers to report suspicious text messages for free by forwarding it to 7726. If you forward a text to 7726, your provider can investigate the origin of the text and arrange to block or ban the sender, if it’s found to be malicious.
To find out more about phishing texts at the National Cyber Security Centre website here.