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24 Ιουν 2022 · Criminals are targeting hard pressed households with fake offers of refunds, government grants, demands for repayments, bogus energy-saving devices and more. As bills soar, the scammers are seizing their chance.
These scams start with an unexpected phone call, message on social, or even an in-person visit. The so-called official offers you an “energy audit” to reduce your utility costs. Or they might try to sign you up for a “free” program to make your home more energy efficient with solar energy.
24 Ιουν 2024 · Utility scams occur when scammers pretend to be representatives from utility companies, government agencies, or local authorities to steal your personal information or money. They might reach out to you through text messages, emails, phone calls, social media, or by showing up at your door.
10 Ιουλ 2024 · Scam calls from energy consulting firms: how to detect them and take action. We provide some tips to help you identify phone scams by so-called fake energy consulting firms and protect yourself from them. Discover warning signs and avoid fraud.
11 Σεπ 2024 · Some clean energy come-ons are a ruse to get your personal identifying information. In June, Huntsville Utilities in Alabama warned residents about callers posing as utility representatives offering cheap solar panels, then gathering personal financial data and homeownership information.
6 Δεκ 2021 · Offline scams, like telephone, post and doorstep, can be reported via the Citizens Advice consumer service or by calling 0808 223 1133. Report online scams to the dedicated Scams Action service either online or on 0808 250 5050.
16 Σεπ 2022 · If you think you’ve spotted a scam but haven’t yet given over any personal information or money, you can: contact Citizens Advice for support; forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk; forward suspicious text messages to 7726 – this is a free service mobile users can report scam texts or calls to
