WORCESTERSHIRE residents are being targeted by fake Green Homes Grant scheme letters.

Official looking letters have been sent to homeowners, claiming entitlement to a new ECO Energy grant.

The Green Homes Grant is a scheme to help towards the costs of installing energy efficient improvements to your home.

However, the deadline application for the scheme was March 31.

The scam letters are direct marketing from a company and have not been sent by the Government despite their official look.

Simon Wilkes, head of Regulatory Services at Worcestershire County Council said: “Residents should remain cautious if they receive any unsolicited letters, phone calls, texts, emails or doorstep calls from any traders assuring them that they or their property will be eligible for the scheme at present.

“Our advice is simply not to buy or commit to anything based on a cold call. We would also urge residents with elderly or vulnerable family or neighbours to make them aware of the dangers too."

More advice and information on scams and how to report them can also be found on the Citizen’s Advice Service website

To report or get advice about fraud call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use the online fraud reporting tool on their website Action Fraud.