Eurobodalla Shire Council warns residents of a scam involving water bills.
An elderly Surfside resident notified Council of the scam this week, saying the caller claimed they were a Council staff member and threatened a fine if an overdue account was not paid.
Council does not have a policy of contacting ratepayers by phone to request payment. Overdue accounts are sent by mail or email.
Anyone receiving a call or voicemail requesting payment of an account should take note of the number and hang up. Suspected scams can be reported via the Australian Government’s ScamWatch website www.scamwatch.gov.au
If you believe you have an overdue account, or have any questions about your rates or water usage accounts, please call Council’s rates department on 4474 1355.
Comments