It has been brought to the attention of Havant Borough Council that residents in the borough are receiving doorstop visits by someone claiming to be from the council informing them their Council Tax banding is incorrect.
The cold caller states they are from Havant Borough Council, showing some form of ID Badge and states they could be paying too much Council Tax and their property is incorrectly banded.
Havant Borough Council does NOT undertake any kind of door-to-door cold calling regarding Council Tax banding.
Anyone who receives a visit should not:
- Not invite this person into their home
- Not engage in conversation
- Notify Hampshire County Council, Trading Standards and the police.
Anyone who believes their property to be in the incorrect banding for Council Tax should visit www.gov.uk or contact 03000 501501 for more information.