HAVE you been the victim of a council tax scam? 

Sedgemoor District Council is warning residents to be aware of council tax scammers who may offer you deals to reduce monthly payments or reduce your banding.

The council says council tax scammers are very prevalent at the moment due to bills recently being delivered to residents across the district.

A spokesman for Sedgemoor District Council said: "One current scam that has been bought to the district council’s attention is from a company claiming to be called ‘claimers’ who call on behalf of Sedgemoor District Council and ask for £95 to lower your Council Tax banding.

"Please note this is not a phone call from Sedgemoor District Council, despite their phone number being very similar to that of SDC.

"Council Tax bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency and can only be changed under certain conditions."

For more information call 0300 303 7801.