News Release

Beware of bogus callers

Maidstone Borough Council wants residents to be on their guard if they receive a telephone call from someone saying they are from the council, and asking for credit or debit card details so that they can reimburse a council tax overpayment.

Maidstone Borough Council does not operate in this way and advises anyone who receives such a call NOT to give any debit or credit card details. Revenues manager, Stephen McGinnes says: “If possible, make a note of as much information as you can, end the call and then telephone Consumer Direct on 08457 585497 and the Police on 01622 690690 to report the incident.”

The advice follows an incident today (Friday August 27) when a resident refused to give the details requested and called the council to check if they had received a bogus call.

Date:

August 31, 2010

Ref:

RJA/100816