Council taxpayers across Hambleton and
Richmondshire are being warned to be on the alert for bogus phone
calls.
Callers purport to be from the district
council saying customers are entitled to a council tax refund as
they have always paid on time. They are then
asked how they want the refund paying and given another number to
ring as well as a code.
However the calls are scams designed to glean
personal details from innocent taxpayers.
“We want to advise all our council taxpayers
to be on the alert for these scam calls,” said Chief Executive for
both authorities, Peter Simpson.
“These are not genuine calls and residents
must not give out personal details – especially bank details – to
unknown sources. Anyone from the councils would not ask
for this type of detail by phone.”
If anyone is concerned about a call about
council tax it can be verified by contacting Hambleton District
Council on 0845 1211 555 or Richmondshire District Council on 01748
828728.
August 16, 2011
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