With many people facing increased financial pressures, there is a high chance that scammers will take advantage of this. For example, Citizens Advice have already seen instances of scammers pretending to be energy companies offering “too good to be true” deals and others sending out phishing emails offering fake government rebates. If you think someone might be trying to scam you, it’s important to act straight away. If you need advice and support you can call the Citizens Advice consumer service on 0808 223 1133 or visit Citizens Advice's website. You should also report scams or suspected scams to Action Fraud.
