HBC: Another Phone Scam Warning.

Hastings Borough Council have issued a warning about a criminal/s telephoning residents and offering refunds, requesting bank details etc: 

"Residents are being contacted by someone claiming to be from Hastings Council. They are offering refunds and asking for bank account details.

Hastings Council will never ask for bank details over the telephone. Please share this message and advise your family members so that they are not taken in by these people."

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!