❗Scam alert ❗
Swindon Borough Council are warning residents not to give out their bank details over the phone in a recent scam.
It is being reported that residents are receiving calls asking for their bank details to enable them to receive the upcoming Council Tax rebate.
a council spokesperson said: ‘We’ve been made aware that some residents have been receiving phone calls asking for their bank account details in order to process the £150 Government payments.
‘Please note these calls are not from the Council – we will not phone you to ask for your bank details so if someone phones you for this purpose, do not give them your details.’
Residents who pay their council tax by direct debit will receive the £150 rebate payment into their bank accounts later this month.
For those who don’t pay by direct debit, Swindon Borough Council will be sharing details shortly on how you will receive your payment.
