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Posted: Thu 29th Sep 2022
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Residents in Flintshire have been warned to be on alert for a new Council Tax scam.
The scam involves a person calling a resident telling them they have overpaid their council tax and to provide bank details so a refund can be paid.
Trading Standards have had reports about the scam locally, in a statement a council spokesperson said:
“Flintshire County Council Trading Standards have been made aware of a new Council Tax scam.”
“Residents have reported receiving a phone call claiming to be from Flintshire Council Tax saying that they have over paid their Council Tax and their account was in credit.”
“The caller then asked for the resident’s bank details to be able to refund the overpayment.”
“If you receive such a call put the phone down immediately, IT IS A SCAM. ”
“If you have any concerns about your Council Tax, please call the Council on 01352 704848.”
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