Warning on Carmarthenshire tax offer scam
More people in Carmarthenshire have been the target of a telephone scam which offers to repay council tax.
Callers tell the householder they have had a reduction in their valuation band and have therefore overpaid council tax.
They then ask for bank details for payment of a rebate, however this information is then used to try to take money from their account.
The scam was operating in Carmarthenshire a few months ago, and it has started again recently.
Over the last few days several people have contacted the council tax team querying the matter after being telephoned.
Officers are now repeating their warning to people that the phone calls are a scam and not to give any personal or bank details out.
Resources executive board member Cllr Wyn Evans said: “Unfortunately, we have had several more reports of this scam over the last few days.
“We need to make people aware of this and ensure they do not give any personal or bank details to the callers.
“No-one from the county council is ringing people offering them a council tax refund.
“As ever, if something seems too good to be true then it usually is.”
If you receive a phone call or believe you may be a victim of a scam call the council tax team on 01554 742200.
Callers tell the householder they have had a reduction in their valuation band and have therefore overpaid council tax.
They then ask for bank details for payment of a rebate, however this information is then used to try to take money from their account.
The scam was operating in Carmarthenshire a few months ago, and it has started again recently.
Over the last few days several people have contacted the council tax team querying the matter after being telephoned.
Officers are now repeating their warning to people that the phone calls are a scam and not to give any personal or bank details out.
Resources executive board member Cllr Wyn Evans said: “Unfortunately, we have had several more reports of this scam over the last few days.
“We need to make people aware of this and ensure they do not give any personal or bank details to the callers.
“No-one from the county council is ringing people offering them a council tax refund.
“As ever, if something seems too good to be true then it usually is.”
If you receive a phone call or believe you may be a victim of a scam call the council tax team on 01554 742200.
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