STOCKPORT COUNCIL ISSUES SCAM WARNING

Stockport Council is warning consumers to be on their guard following complaints from residents who have been approached by scam businesses.

The Council were contacted by a resident who had been approached by a scam company impersonating the Council advising that they were due a refund as they had a rateable value reduction dating back to 2005.

The scam company requested bank details from the residents but at that point they ended the call.  

Residents who pay Business Rates, the safest and most secure way to do this is by setting up a direct debit. Payments can also be accepted on-line but ensure these are made by an on-line payment via the Council website at www.stockport.gov.uk select Council Tax then select on-line payments.

Councillor Martin Candler, Stockport Council’s Executive Member for Communities and Sustainability, said

“Stockport residents should be on the lookout for these scams and should give the scammers a wide berth if approached. Residents are also urged to report scams to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.”