Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to households over £150 council tax refund

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MARTIN Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has issued an urgent warning to households who are expecting the £150 council tax refund. The money should hit bank accounts from this month to help families c…

Scammers are pretending to be council officials and are cold calling households.direct debit customerThe payment isn't being made until April's council tax bill has been settled - this is the method councils are using to verify your details.If you're unsure about who is calling you, don't give any details away and hang up the phone.

You can find your local council's details online and you can call them back directly to make sure you're speaking with an official.If you think you've been scammed, end all communication with the con artist.Most banks including Halifax, Natwest and Lloyds can be reached using the new 159 scam hotline.

 

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