Bogus Calls About Tree Roots

A local resident has received a telephone call claiming to be from the council.

The caller said that the roots from the residents' trees were blocking the drains and had been removed, however this involved a fee and credit card details were asked for.

This is a telephone scam.

Never give your credit card or bank details over the telephone or on the Internet to any unsolicited calls or contacts.

Action:

Never give out your bank details or personal details to anyone unknown.

If you think you have been a victim of fraud, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit their website at http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

For further information, or to report a similar scam, contact the Citizens Advice consumer service on 03454 04 05 06.

For further information contact Stoke-on-Trent Trading Standards:

Public Protection Division, Hanley Town Hall, Albion Street,

Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1QL

T: 01782 232065 E: publicprotection@stoke.gov.uk

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