Information from: Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Cost of Living Support Scam Alert
The City Council have received reports that residents are being targeted by a suspected scam message telling people they are eligible for an upcoming Cost of Living payment.
The messages are asking the recipients to apply for a subsidy which will then be reviewed, followed by a clickable link. It suggests that the payment will be made in November. The link in the message leads to a scam website with UK Government branding, where you are asked to enter your contact details and your bank account information.
Be suspicious of any message or cold call asking you to apply for a cost of living subsidy or payment.
If you are eligible, you do not need to apply for the cost of living payment.
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