STOCKPORT COUNCIL TAX 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 claiming they had paid too much tax.

Although the company claimed ‘there is nothing in it for us’ it was a scam. They were not from the Council, they wouldn’t know how much Council Tax anyone has paid and the householder could have ended up losing money.

Residents who pay Council Tax, 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

“I would urge residents to be on their guard against these scams and give the scammers a wide berth if approached. Residents are also encouraged to report scams to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.”