A telephone scam involving fraudsters posing as Council staff has recently been reported by a Heald Green resident.

The scam was first uncovered in other areas of Greater Manchester last year, and the Council issued a warning to local residents on its website at the time. The scam involves residents being contacted by phone and informed that they have “overpaid” their Council Tax.

They are asked for their bank account details so a refund can be processed and a £39 administration fee debited. It is believed that several scammers are operating in the borough and the amount of the so-called ‘fee’ they ask for varies. Residents are asked to report any suspicious calls to the Council by phoning 0161 217 6014.

Anyone with information about the scam such as a name, phone number or address of the person or business making the calls to households are asked to contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.

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