Approach from Ofgen looks like it could slash your fuel bills but it is all a con
The scam, which has also taken the form of texts and cold calls asks recipients for bank details promising a rebate on utility bills at a point where payment levels are set to soar.
In some cases, it has been stated that the customer’s energy supply has been switched off and that payment is required to restore it.
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Hide AdA third variation on the scam asks customers to switch their energy supplier to save cash – and then ask for personal and bank details to complete that switch.
Ofgen has stressed that it will not approach members of the public on the doorstep – as this kind of fraud has also been reported in regard to this particular scam.