Scam callers have been ringing some Powys residents and advising them that they have a credit on their council tax.
The person being contacted is then asked to confirm their name and address, and is told they will get another call from a bank to arrange a refund to their nominated account.
These calls are not being made by Powys County Council staff.
If anyone needs to check if such a call is genuine, they should contact Powys County Council:
Phone: 01597 827463 (office opening hours 9am - 1pm Monday - Friday)
Email: [email protected]
If you receive a cold call:
* Don’t give out any of your personal details
* Don’t give out any of your bank details
* Don’t let on that you live alone
You can report fraud or cybercrime to Action Fraud online, at any time: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime
Or call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, Monday to Friday, 8am – 8pm.
If you, or someone else, is in immediate danger or risk of harm dial 999.
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