Receiving a text about a DWP energy grant with a dodgy link screams phishing scam. Users warn against clicking it, as it's likely designed to steal personal details or install malware. Multiple reports confirm group messages targeting several people at once, which is a classic tactic to spread fear and urgency. Block the number straight away and forward the message to 7726 to report spam—this helps telecoms block it network-wide. If you've already clicked, monitor your accounts closely, change passwords, and consider running antivirus scans. Staying vigilant prevents falling for these energy grant frauds pretending to be from official sources like the Department for Work and Pensions.
I was also among nine recipients of that group text. I reported and blocked it; the link appears to be a phishing attempt. Sent the report to 7726 to protect others.
A text posing as a DWP Energy Grant Notice arrived from this number, containing a phishing link; I've blocked and reported it.
Watch out for any SMS from this number – it contains a phishing link. Do not click it. Stay safe. X
