Information from Trading Standards
The following has been received from Trading Standards
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Trading Standards would like residents to be on their guard following a report that two residents have been victims of a council tax scam.
Each resident was called by a female claiming to be from the council tax section. They were told that their council tax band had been decreased and asked for bank details so their account could be credited.
Further reports have emerged from around the country that there are a number of variations on the scam. Home owners are being contacted over the telephone or on the doorstep and told they had paid either too much or too little council tax. On each occasion bank details are requested.
No council would ever contact a resident in this manner on such issues. Please remain vigilant and pass this message on to family members, friends and neighbours.
If you do fall victim to this sort of crime please report the incident to Cheshire Police on 0845 458 0000
For general consumer information contact Trading Standards on 08454 04 05 06 or visit www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
Cheshire Constabulary Western Watch Office supports Home Watch Schemes across Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston and Vale Royal; and is based in the Western Partnership Office, Northwich Police Station. Telephone 01244 614291 E-mail western.watch@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
TO CONTACT THE POLICE CALL 0845 458 0000
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