We are told not to click on the link if they have received this message.
Leicestershire Trading Standards is informing residents about scam text messages being sent, purporting to be from the Department for Work and Pensions regarding Winter Fuel/Energy Allowance payments.
They have said that the text message contains a link which they understand leads to malicious websites and so they are advising residents not to click on the link if they have received this message.
A Loughborough Business man convicted with two others over PPE Fraud in US
Three fraudsters have been convicted following a National Crime Agency investigation into a multimillion-pound PPE fraud
Fire Crews Prevent Wildfire Spread in Normanton
Firefighters called to Normanton successfully contained a large hay bale fire from spreading at Elm Farm in Normanton
Police Appeal After Indecency Incident in Whitwick
Leicestershire Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a man they wish to speak to following a report of indecency at premises in Whitwick earlier this year.
Jeremy Monga leaves Leicester City to complete £10m Manchester City transfer
Leicester City youngster Jeremy Monga has completed a permanent move to Manchester City in a deal worth £10 million plus add-ons,
£1,000 Fine Issued After Fly-Tipping Investigation in Thurmaston
A fly-tipping investigation by Charnwood Borough Council has resulted in a £1,000 fixed penalty notice after officers identified an offender using evidence found in dumped household waste near Cemetery Road in Thurmaston.
Lioness gets honorary degree in Loughborough
England football icon Jill Scott MBE has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University in recognition of her outstanding contribution to sport and women's football.
Rapist jailed for 34 years after attack in Loughborough
A man has been jailed for 34 years after being convicted of attempted murder, rape, sexual assault and robbery following an attack on a canal towpath in Loughborough.
East Midlands Railway urges essential travel only
East Midlands Railway is advising customers to travel only if essential for the rest of the week, as high temperatures are expected to impact rail services across the region.
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