Council Tax refund scam – don’t get caught out

Published Thursday 9 March 2017 at 16:29

We’ve had a number of reports of scammers cold calling and emailing residents claiming to be offering a Council Tax refund. Even residents outside of Blackburn with Darwen have been contacted.

The companies are asking residents to confirm their bank details by clicking on a link.

This is a scam.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council offer a secure and safe method of claiming refunds via the Council web site.

Don’t get caught out

  • If you are cold called and asked to provide your bank details to receive a Council Tax refund hang up and ignore the request.

To help stay safe all residents can request refunds via this safe and secure web site and view their account details using their account reference and on-line key code which from January 2017 is shown on all bills and other notices we send to you.

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