Council Tax scam warning

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Country Watch officers have been involved in tri-border rural crime operations in the Eastern area of Hampshire with Surrey and Sussex Police and an anti Fly tipping Operation with the local council in the rural Basingstoke area.
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Do you live in the 01730 area (or close by), is there a watch operating near you? Could you join it or help to run it? Perhaps you'd like to start a new one - contact us and we'll help you locate your nearest watch. Remember, being part of Neighbourhood Watch is free so join up today!
Look at our Scam Awareness page - you'll find the latest information about the scams being operated in our area. That nice man who offered to help you may have his own agenda - take care be aware!

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Council Tax Refund Scam

Gloucestershire residents have contacted Trading Standards to report a council tax refund scam. Local residents have received a phone call telling them they are entitled to a refund of their council tax and a payment of £7000 can be paid into their account. The caller requests confirmation of the consumer’s name and address and then asks for bank account details to transfer the money. The caller than asks for £100 fee to process the refund.

Trading Standards have confirmed that the caller is not calling on behalf of the Council and advise that consumers should not give out bank details to unverified callers. Anyone who has given out their bank details to a caller like this should contact their bank immediately.

Anyone who thinks they might be eligible for a refund should contact their local council directly on a verified phone number. If you are entitled to a refund on your council tax you should never be asked to pay a fee to receive a refund.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 March 2011 19:11

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