21 October 2014

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An imposter claiming to be from East Grinstead Town Council cold called one of the town’s residents offering help and advice with accident claims.

We want to stress that no genuine East Grinstead Town Council member,  employee or anyone connected with East Grinstead Town Council would ever phone, text or email someone out of the blue.

If you get a hoax call, text or email about things such as loan offers, help with debt problems or accident claims – it is almost certainly a scam.

Make sure you:

• Don’t give or confirm any personal information
• Report the call immediately to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.org.uk/report_fraud
• Never give any financial information (bank card details, pin numbers, pass words)
• Hang up as soon as possible and do not engage in conversation with the hoax caller.

Please remember that once a hoaxer has any personal or financial information about you they can try an access your bank accounts, credit cards and can also apply for loans and order online purchases.