Chesterfield residents warned of new phone scam

Residents have been warned not to fall for a scam caller who claims to be from Chesterfield Borough Council.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Oct 2018, 11:25 BST
Updated 17th Oct 2018, 12:28 BST
Chesterfield Borough Council.Chesterfield Borough Council.
Chesterfield Borough Council.

People have reported that the caller claims to be from the council and asked for bank details in order to process a refund on your council tax.

This is a scam call and residents should not give their bank details to the caller.

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In a Facebook post, the council said: "People have reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from the council and asking for bank details to give a refund on council tax.

"Please be aware, this is a scam.

"Please do not give bank information to cold callers."