Scam?

[bobbie22]

Had an email today with correct email address re non payable energy bill support scheme. With the date written as in United States. Ie 11.18.2022. Given all the info and says I need to apply for the discount. This is not correct, as I have already received two payments into my account. This is a scam?

[Peter Pedant]

yes: I have recd mine too
scam
I am getting BT phishing emails as well

[Peter Pedant]

this is quite good

https://www.rbs.co.uk/fraud-and-security/fraud-guide.html#

[bobbie22]

Thanks a lot pp. this sort of thing is really annoying isn’t it?

[Peter Pedant]

My sister was caught - this time of year
came in from shopping and had a call her card had been cloned
and believed it - eek!

sort of pressed '3' and her husband grabbed it and said - dont do that

[Arksided]

Good that you asked Bobbie22, much better to at least ask an opinion, I've nearly fallen for two scams this year they look so official, I waited for an hour or so before I did anything... I had a rethink they are clever, something just didn't ring true. ¿¿¿

I feel sorry for those that do fall for these F******!

[bobbie22]

They also addressed my by my email address. Like dear.... Email address. When I had one from my supplier, they addressed my by my Christian name. I read it a few times. Thanks for your answers. Much appreciated

[cashier]

Had a phone call today about my computer not behaving. She hung up when I told her I was waiting for a Microsoft engineer.