Warning after Watford phones targeted by 'shameful' energy relief scam

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Warning after Watford phones targeted by 'shameful' energy relief scam
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'It is shameful that in a time of financial hardship, criminals are targeting members of the public by claiming they are entitled to receiving rebates and refunds'

Energy prices are set to increase on October 1 and in the last two weeks more than 1,500 reports of this scam were made nationally.

Detective Chief Inspector Hayley King said: “It is shameful that in a time of financial hardship, criminals are targeting members of the public by claiming they are entitled to receiving rebates and refunds.⚠Be aware of scams ⚠📧 Forward suspicious emails to [email protected]

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