Middlewich pensioners urged to vigilant against Council Tax phone scam (From Middlewich Guardian)

Middlewich pensioners urged to vigilant against Council Tax phone scam

3:00pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

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ROGUE traders have been targeting pensioners in a Council Tax phone scam.

Cheshire East Council has issued an urgent warning to Middlewich residents after a spate of incidents.

The caller explains, wrongly, that if a person pays £90 for an information pack and gives their bank details they will be entitled to a refund.

A Cheshire East Council spokesman said: “These claims are false and we would ask anyone with concerns to contact Cheshire East Council.

“Under no circumstances should a person disclose their bank details.

“These incidents have been reported nationwide and local people are urged to be on their guard.”

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