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Dudley borough residents are being warned about bogus callers as they target households in neighbouring areas.

 

The scammers claim to be either a council officer or an organisation that has reviewed the resident’s council tax account.

 

The hoax caller then tells them they are entitled to a refund because they have overpaid and that they need to give personal bank details in order to receive the refund.

 

Councillor David Blood, cabinet member for finance, said:

 

“These calls are an attempt to trick people into providing their personal bank details. They are in no way related to the council and residents should be on their guard. The council would not for any reason contact residents and ask for their bank details over the phone.  We would like to be informed if any resident receives such a call.”

 

Anyone worried about calls they have received about their council tax should call 01384 818000.