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A rise in fraudulent energy rebate texts asking recipients to “click a link” to claim the rebate has spurred a series of warnings on the potential cost of living scams. It’s advised people remain alert and report these to the relevant authorities where they are suspected.

As well as the rebate, the Government is also offering lower-income families a number of other means of financial support, such as the Cost of Living Payments, Winter Fuel Payments, and Warm Home Discount, to name a few.

People can contact their energy supplier to find out what they could be entitled to, or visit the Government website, here.

Know the energy-saving myths

The internet has been inundated with energy-saving tips over the past few months, however, some advice has been found to do more harm than good.

For example, some energy-saving myths that could cost people more include putting the thermostat on high for short bursts or insulating lofts with objects rather than proper insulation.

There are however, a number of effective ways people can conserve energy and cut costs, like switching appliances off instead of leaving them on standby, insulating the home better, or turning the thermostat down by 1C.

For more tips and tricks, click here.