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"The first:’s public protection and finance departments are now warning people not to give out any personal details.
Head of Public Protection Philip Davies said: A spate of bogus calls has occurred in recent weeks in other parts of Wales and are now increasing in Carmarthenshire. The bogus caller states that he or she is from the council and that the person has overpaid council tax which needs to be refunded. Mr Davies added:
A person in Carmarthenshire has been conned out of giving their bank details by a bogus caller. The case is one of a number now being reported where callers have asked people for their bank details on the pretext that they have overpaid their council tax, and are due for a refund. Carmarthenshire They then ask for the person Others have thankfully reported them to us without giving out their bank details."
We are urging everyone to be cautious so that they don’t get conned by this scam. The Second:
TAXPAYERS in Carmarthenshire are being warned about a scam that could see their bank accounts cleared of money. Fraudsters are sending out letters claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs urging taxpayers to contact them to claim tax refunds. The letter, with an official heading, says that the Tax File Number is valid for only 24 hours for security reasons and emphasises the need for confidentiality. Carmarthenshire County Council head of public protection Philip Davies said: " |