Ministers warn of scammers posing as energy bill support scheme
by Aubrey Allegretti Political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#649C0)
No need to apply because 400 discount will reach people automatically', says Rees-Mogg
A scam alert has been issued by ministers encouraging people not to fall foul of fraudulent messages asking them to provide bank details as the energy price guarantee comes into force.
From 1 October, a limit on the price households pay for a unit of gas and electricity they use will mean a typical energy bill should be 2,500 a year. The first instalment of a 400 discount for households will also appear on bills.
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