West Suffolk residents urged to be vigilant to council tax rebate scam

Residents in West Suffolk are being urged to be vigilant to a scam asking for bank details to give a council tax rebate.

West Suffolk Council says it has been made aware of a scam targeting residents saying they are due a council tax refund and asking for their bank details.

He council spokesman said: "The council would never ask for bank details to pay a refund and is warning residents not to fall for this scam.

"Please pass this message on to friends and family.

"If you receive a call like this simply put the phone down."