Scam alert - support scheme texts
People are getting text messages appearing to be from the council, Welsh or UK governments asking for people's bank details so they can be paid a grant. It is a scam, please ignore it.
We're warning people not to be taken in by fraud scams about the new £200 Welsh Fuel Support Scheme and the UK Government's £400 energy support scheme.
You can apply for the council's Fuel Support Scheme here: . We will not contact you by text seeking information about your banking details.
The UK Government's £400 energy support scheme is being paid automatically via energy companies direct to people's energy accounts. They will not contact you by text seeking your banking details.