Local residents of Casey please taken note of the below media release.
MEDIA RELEASE: 2 JULY 2010
The City of Casey is urging residents to be wary of a person currently doorknocking throughout the municipality purporting to be from Council, and advising residents that Council has overcharged their rates by $300 and he can arrange a refund for them.
According to one concerned resident who phoned Council, the conman turned up at his door and advised him that he is representing the local council, and requested to see his rates notice so he could be refunded for an alleged overpayment of rates.
City of Casey Mayor Cr Lorraine Wreford said ‘It is extremely concerning that there has been a spate of scams occurring throughout Casey recently, and I would like to remind the community to be vigilant in protecting the privacy of their personal information, including their private property details.
‘If you are at all concerned about the legitimacy of a person you encounter, either face-to-face or over the phone, err on the side of caution and check their credentials before disclosing any information to them’.
All City of Casey staff wear appropriate identification, so residents should refuse entry to any person claiming to represent the City of Casey who cannot provide identification. If a resident is in doubt of the legitimacy of someone at their door, they can contact the City of Casey on 9705 5200 to verify if the person works for Council.
If residents are concerned about their dealings with this person, they should report any incidents to the Consumer Affairs Helpline on 1300 558 181 and notify Council by calling City of Casey Customer Service on 9705 5200.
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