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CTSI has received evidence of fake gas bills sent to members of the public via email
Posted 14 July 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Crime|National
UPDATES: Fraudulent gas bill emails designed to look like official communications from British Gas, are being sent to members of the public informing them that they owe money. The...
Fraudulent gas bill emails designed to look like official communications from British Gas, are being sent to members of the public informing them that they owe money.
The message threatens the recipient with a fine if they do not pay up. It reads: "If we do not receive a payment or hear from you in the next two days and we have to contact you again, you will be charged £140 to c...
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