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How to spot and report fake household support scam targeting Ipswich

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Ipswich residents are being warned about fraudsters sending scam text messages that promise £900 from the Household Support Fund in exchange for bank details.

Scam: Universal credit app
Do not click any links or provide bank details if you receive a message saying you are eligible for £900 from the Household Support Fund

Why it matters: Trading Standards officials say scammers are targeting vulnerable residents with convincing fake messages that appear to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

The big picture: The scam text messages tell residents they are eligible for £900 from the Household Support Fund if they:

  • Click on an included link

  • Pay £1

  • Provide their bank details

How to spot the scam: The DWP will never:

  • Ask you to pay money to receive benefits or support

  • Request your bank details via text message

  • Send links asking for personal information

What you should do:

  • Do not click any links

  • Do not provide bank details

  • Forward suspicious messages to 7726 to report them

The bottom line: Residents seeking legitimate information about the Household Support Fund in Suffolk can find details on the Suffolk County Council website. If you receive a text, make sure you report it.

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Ipswich Regent and Corn Exchange announce star-studded spring entertainment lineup

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The Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange have unveiled their spring season programme, featuring top comedians Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee alongside Strictly Come Dancing stars and music tributes.

The big picture: The spring season spans multiple entertainment genres, bringing a variety of performances to Ipswich:

  • Eight major comedy shows running from February to April

  • Six Strictly Come Dancing professionals performing individual shows

  • Two classic opera productions

  • Multiple music tribute acts and performances

Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange spring lineup
Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange spring lineupIpswich Theatres

Key performances

Comedy:

  • Paddy McGuinness: Nearly There (20 February)

  • Jack Dee: Small World (27 February)

  • Chris McCausland: Yonks (18 March)

  • Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour (22 March)

  • Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny (9 April)

  • Rob Beckett: Giraffe (15-16 April)

Dance:

  • Giovanni Pernice (21 March)

  • Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu (23 March)

  • Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez (28 March)

  • Nikita Kuzmin (19 April)

Music:

  • BOYZLIFE (26 January)

  • Big Girls Don't Cry (14 February)

  • The Darkness (6-7 March) - sold out

  • Rumours of Fleetwood Mac (23 April)

  • Illegal Eagles (25 April)

Opera:

  • Madama Butterfly (4 February)

  • La Bohème (27 March)

What they're saying: Councillor Jane Riley, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Culture and Customers, said: "We're thrilled to present an exciting new season of shows at the Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange, which are designed to delight, inspire, and entertain."

The bottom line: All shows are now available to book through the Ipswich Theatres website, except for The Darkness performances which have sold out.

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