Police - warning - remain vigilant as fraudsters attempt utility bill scam

[Old Cruser]

Just thought I would share the alert below. There's always someone who is out to make money from us isn't there 



A report released by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau shows how there is an emerging trend from overseas cold callers fraudulently offering discounted energy bills to UK consumers.

The caller's state they are from a company that offers discounts on house bills such as road tax, and often uses the names of a reputable, energy comparison website to make the scam appear legitimate.

Victims agree for the caller to pay their utility bill to guarantee a discount and are asked to transfer the money to the suspect's bank account.

The victim then becomes satisfied that their bill has been paid until they are contacted by their energy company or council that there are unresolved bills and late payment fees on their account.

[Slacker]

The Big Six don't want any more competition in staling our money

[mycul]

Easy answer to this, 2 ways to do it.  Just say "No your name isn't Roger or Ann, it's probabley Patel and hang up, or just put the phone on the kitchen table and walk away, it's their bill.

[Old Cruser]

Have done mycul as in putting the phone down and walking away