Energy rebate scam
For more about this, please visit: Don't be fooled by new scams, councils say (Local Government Association).
Council Tax text scam
Council Tax payers across Calderdale are warned to be on the alert for bogus text messages.
The texts say you are entitled to a Council Tax refund. You are then asked to go to counciltax1.com/gov/.
This is a scam! It is just to get your personal details. These are not genuine and residents must not give out personal details, especially bank details, to unknown sources.
What we do and do not do
Calderdale Council will never ask for personal information via social media.
If a Council Officer contacts you by phone, they will tell you their:
- Name;
- department;
- and extension number.
What you can do
If you are in any doubt, please call our Contact Centre: 01422 288001 and ask for the staff member by name.
If you have already been tricked into giving your bank details, contact your bank now and let them know.
If you get a scam call or message, report it to Action Fraud:
- Phone: 0300 1232040;
- or visit: www.actionfraud.police.uk .
If you have been a victim of fraud, report it to West Yorkshire Police, phone: 101.
If you have any concerns about fraud against the council, please contact the Council's fraud hotline, phone: 01422 393514.