Flintshire Council are warning against a Council Tax scam (Image: Pixabay)
FLINTSHIRE Council Trading Standards have issued a warning against a new council tax scam.
Residents have reported receiving a phone call claiming to be from Flintshire Council Tax saying that they have over paid their council tax and their account was in credit.
The caller then asked for the resident’s bank details to be able to refund the overpayment.
A Flintshire Council Spokesperson said: “If you receive such a phone call, put the phone down immediately – it’s a scam.
“If you have any concerns about your council tax, please call the council on 01352 704848.
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