Scam call
Fake Refunds, Rebates & Grants
Good news, says the caller: you are owed an energy rebate, a council tax refund, a cost-of-living payment or a free government grant for insulation, a boiler or solar panels. All they need is your bank details to pay it in. Genuine refunds and support are arranged through your supplier, council or the government directly and are never handled by cold call.
What to do if this call comes in
- Keep your card number, PIN, passwords and any verification codes to yourself.
- Don't pay, send money or buy vouchers because someone on the phone said so.
- Hang up, then contact the organisation using details you've looked up yourself.
- Rate the number here so others are warned, and forward any linked texts to 7726.
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