The government has shared details of an email received by a number of parents asking them to share their bank details with the sender.
According to DfE, the email reads: “As schools will be closing, if you’re entitled to free school meals, please send your bank details and we’ll make sure you’re supported”.
We have been informed some parents have received an email stating:
‘As schools will be closing, if you're entitled to free school meals, please send your bank details and we'll make sure you're supported’.
This is a scam email - do not respond, and delete immediately. pic.twitter.com/r6cJP28dyY
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