The fraudsters tell people they have either paid too much council tax and are due a refund which can be arranged on their behalf for a fee, or that they owe money for council tax arrears. Another scam aims to convince people their property is in the wrong council tax band and suggests fixing the problem - for a £150 fee. However, in reality, a council tax band reassessment is available for free. Anyone who receives a suspected council tax scam can report it to their local council. If you think you're overpaying, see our guide on how to check if you're due a council tax discount.

Source: Daily Mirror June 08, 2019 03:59 UTC