{"name":"SpotAScam UK Scam Database","description":"A structured, machine-readable database of known scams targeting UK consumers.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"SpotAScam.co.uk","url":"https://spotascam.co.uk/data/scam-database","updated_at":"2026-04-12T11:48:02.704Z","total":1,"scams":[{"slug":"british-gas-nest-thermostat-survey-email-scam","title":"British Gas Nest Thermostat Survey Email Scam","brand":"British Gas","scam_type":"email","severity":"high","first_reported":"2026-01-21","is_active":true,"report_count":2,"red_flags":["The email doesn't come from an official British Gas email address ending in @britishgas.co.uk","No personalisation - real British Gas emails would address you by name if you're a customer","The message uses urgent language like 'CLAIM IT NOW' to pressure you into acting quickly","Vague details about the survey - legitimate energy companies provide clear terms and conditions","The promise that 'one participant will be selected' is misleading as it suggests a prize draw rather than a survey","Real British Gas wouldn't partner with Google Nest to give away free thermostats through random email surveys"],"example_message":"Take Part in Our Home Energy Survey: Claim your FREE gift. Google Nest Thermostat. One participant will be selected to receive a FREE Nest Thermostat. British Gas is inviting 1,000 households to complete a short survey. Smart thermostats like Nest can help many households save up to £200 per year by optimizing heating automatically. CLAIM IT NOW","reporting_channels":[{"method":"report@phishing.gov.uk","instruction":"Forward the scam email to report@phishing.gov.uk to help the National Cyber Security Centre protect others"},{"method":"Action Fraud","instruction":"Report the scam to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at actionfraud.police.uk"}]}]}