PARENTS have been warned over a scam targeting families by email.

Fraudsters are said to have been sending messages to parents and carers of children in receipt of free school meals asking for bank details.

Warning parents, Furness Academy said on Facebook: “Some schools have reported that parents and carers of children in receipt of free school meals are being targeted by fraudsters.

“Fraudsters are targeting families, emailing parents and carers with messages such as ‘If your child is entitled to free school meals send your bank details to the school and they will help with funding while the school is closed’.

“The email contains links for the parents to follow if they want to receive the this funding – these links are fake.

“This is a scam.

"Please be aware and do not follow links or share bank details.”