HEREFORDSHIRE Council has warned of a refund scam.

It says some people have been contacted by telephone saying they are due money from the council.

A council spokesman said: "We are aware of some residents being contacted via telephone saying they are due a refund from Herefordshire Council.

"We would always write to customers to advise them of any refund and never ask for bank/card details over the phone.

"Do not give out any financial information on the phone and terminate the call immediately.

"Some calls have had the prefix 0808."

Visit www.actionfraud.police.uk for more information about scams.