Man impersonating council officer in energy scam attempt

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Suffolk Trading Standards warns of a man posing as an Ipswich Council officer to sell energy contracts.

Suffolk Trading Standards has issued a warning after receiving a report of a man impersonating a council officer. The man, described as being in his 20s or 30s, approached properties in the IP3 area of Ipswich claiming to work for 'Ipswich Council' and offering new energy contracts.

He had no ID or uniform. He told a resident that they were calling because the resident lives in the 'red zone for energy prices' and wanted to offer them a deal.

Trading Standards advised that the man could still be in the area or may have moved elsewhere in the county. Residents are encouraged to share the warning. Anyone who has been approached can contact Trading Standards on 0808 223 1133. If you suspect you have been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

How it is being reported

• Warning issued over man impersonating council officer in energy scam attemptSuffolk Trading Standards warns Ipswich residents about a man posing as a council officer and offering energy contracts. Report suspected fraud to Action Fraud.Ipswich Star · 14 Oct, 14:30
• Warning issued over man impersonating council officer in energy scam attemptSuffolk Trading Standards warns Ipswich residents about a man posing as a council officer and offering energy contracts. Report suspected fraud to Action Fraud.East Anglian Daily Times · 14 Oct, 14:30

In this story: Suffolk Trading Standards · Ipswich Council · Ipswich · Action Fraud

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