THE borough authority has issued a warning as residents are hit by a council tax telephone scam.

Residents have been receiving phone calls from people claiming to be from Test Valley Borough Council, advising there has been a computer error and they are due a refund on their council tax, but the council has confirmed it is not making the calls.

People are being asked for their name and address for a cheque to be sent, which is then followed by call claiming to be from the bank to confirm their banking details.

In a post on its website this week, the authority said: “Test Valley Borough Council would like to remind residents to not hand over any personal information to any incoming calls. Always contact your bank directly if you are concerned.”

For more information on keeping personal information and details safe, go to takefive-stopfraud.org.uk.