Police issue warning of new scam offering discounts on energy bills
Lincolnshire Police are warning residents of a new scam offering discounts on energy bills.
![A new scam has been reported offering energy discounts.](https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjNmZGVhMDUyLTQzNmQtNGFlZC1iZmQwLTdkMTA2YTJiYTQwYzpmZWM4MjI0Mi0wZmZiLTQ4MmQtYWJiYi0xYzIyOWVjZjdjM2M=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![A new scam has been reported offering energy discounts.](/img/placeholder.png)
They are asking the public to be vigilant if they receive emails and texts claiming to offer the discounts.
The message will read: "GOVUK: You are eligible for a discounted energy bill under the Energy Bills Support Scheme. You can apply here". Clicking on the link takes you to a webpage where you'll be asked to fill in your personal and financial details.
Forward texts to 7726 or report emails to Action Fraud.