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Scam Alert 

Hello

For your information and security around electronic messaging.

Please see below with regards to a scam text or email message circulating at this time. 

 

A NHW member has asked for the information to be circulated regarding a text message scam purporting to be from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

DWP ---Official reminder:
You have now been confirmed as eligible to apply for an Energy Support Grant for 2024-2025. This is a one-off payment of between £200 and £300 to help reduce the burden of energy bills on households in need.
It is important that you complete the online application process by Saturday 14 June 2025, as this will be considered an automatic waiver and the system will close your grant application.
Click here to submit your application: https://rebrand.ly/d4e879?tsz=Y4DP0r
DWP wish you every success with your application and peace of mind!

Here's the number it seems to have come from: +44 7366 416858

A reminder not to respond to text or email messages or click on any links.  
 

  


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Mike Bowes
(Northamptonshire Police, Police Community Support Officer, NK2 Kettering Town)
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