Council Tax - Yet another telephone scam!

Hastings Borough Council (facebook) have warned of a telephone scam happening locally regarding council tax, where the caller says they are from the council and that a council tax 'refund' can be given, if you "pay a fee to release the paperwork" 😼 

There is the giveaway! MONEY!! Being asked for money should raise everyone's alertness, indeed, the Council state they would "never ask for a fee of this kind." 

If you receive a call of this king please let them know at fraud@hastings.gov.uk 

Council Tax Scam Warning!

Hastings Borough Council has put out this warning on its Facebook page:

"Council tax fraud
A company may call and try to convince you to pay £150 to lower your banding for council tax. Other councils have also reported this fraud. The phone number, if you are contacted, is 08080646333."

Be warned, just in time for Christmas!