We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Eco 4 identity theft fears
Options
Slonvinton
Posts: 19 Forumite
in Energy
The way the Eco 4 scheme is run seems to make those using it vulnerable to identity theft.
The installers have to be registered but these are not the firms that seem to be out there touting for business.
Its surveying firms that are putting up ads for Eco4- and they are asking for documentation from customers in line with what is required for setting up a bank account or getting a loan. There seems to be no way to check the legitimacy of these companies.
How can we be sure we are giving our data to a decent company rather than a scammer?
The installers have to be registered but these are not the firms that seem to be out there touting for business.
Its surveying firms that are putting up ads for Eco4- and they are asking for documentation from customers in line with what is required for setting up a bank account or getting a loan. There seems to be no way to check the legitimacy of these companies.
How can we be sure we are giving our data to a decent company rather than a scammer?
0
Comments
-
Slonvinton said:How can we be sure we are giving our data to a decent company rather than a scammer?Apply via your energy supplier or your local council.Using any of the suspicious-looking middlemen is putting yourself at risk, not just of identity theft but of having a deficient ECO4 installation and no-one to pursue to rectify it.
N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill member.
2.72kWp PV facing SSW installed Jan 2012. 11 x 247w panels, 3.6kw inverter. 34 MWh generated, long-term average 2.6 Os.Not exactly back from my break, but dipping in and out of the forum.Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!3 -
My local council isnt involved in the process and my energy supplier isnt offering any help either.0
-
Most (all ?) councils will have a Warm Homes team. Even if they are not involved in ECO4 grants, they should be able to signpost you towards a reputable outfit.Slonvinton said:My local council isnt involved in the process and my energy supplier isnt offering any help either.
Her courage will change the world.
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.0 -
The local authority do the financial checks to see if you are eligible for the grant.0
-
As far as Im aware its the DWP that are doing the checks for eligibility; I know my council has no involvement as I asked them questions about the scheme and for advice on an installer and they said they had no involvement. Eco Flex is not happening here at all as the council opted out.Netexporter said:The local authority do the financial checks to see if you are eligible for the grant.
The Warm Homes Team told me they had no involvement with Eco4 and signposted me to other schemes run by Home Energy Scotland.0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.5K Spending & Discounts
- 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.9K Life & Family
- 257.2K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards