BrianHaran published Beware council tax scam, Tandridge pensioners are warned

Tandridge residents should beware a council tax phone scam.It follows a recent incident when an old age pensioner in Hurst Green was conned out of money.She only realised afterwards that she had been tricked when she checked with Tandridge District Council.The scam, which also sprang up last year, sees some elderly residents being called by someone claiming to work for the council.The caller offers the resident a reduced council tax band and a refund if they pay a £65 fee.The unwitting...

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