HAVE you ever been offered a reduction in your council tax?

Sedgemoor District Council is warning residents to be aware of council tax scammers who may offer them deals to reduce monthly payments or reduce your banding for your council tax.

SDC has recieved reports that a scammer has been calling Sedgemoor residents and has been promising them that they can lower their council tax banding for a fee of up to £120.

A spokesman for SDC said: "SDC has taken calls from worried residents, so are warning everyone not to be duped.

"One current scam that has been bought to the district council’s attention is from a company claiming to be called ‘All Claim Solutions’ who say they are calling on behalf of the Valuation Office or Sedgemoor District Council and ask for £120 to lower your Council Tax banding.

"Please note this is not a phone call from Sedgemoor District Council or the Valuation Office, despite their phone number being very similar to that of SDC.

"Council tax bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency and can only be changed under certain conditions."

For more information call 0300 303 7801.

If you have given over personal details, we would advise you to call the Police straight away on 101 and report the matter as an identity theft scam. The Police will also direct you to the Action Fraud helpline on 0300 123 2040.