Consumer Corner: Beware of energy scams this winter

"...do not click on links or call any numbers you receive in a text message - you can call your bank using the number on the back of your card or a listed phone number"

Experts say consumers in Ireland should be on the lookout for energy-related fraudsters targeting them.

Consumers have been warned to be on high alert for unusual scams this winter. Fraudsters will stop at nothing to try and trick people into parting with their money and they are constantly coming up with new ways of doing it.

This winter especially fraudsters are expected to target people in Ireland this winter with energy related scams via texts, emails and calls as they pretend to be their energy company in order to scam them.