Hinchinbrook council issues phone scam warning

Hinchinbrook Shire Council has issued a public warning about a phone scam targeting local residents.

In a statement, the Council said it had received reports of individuals in the community receiving calls from someone posing as a Council representative, claiming to be conducting a survey and requesting personal information.

The Council has advised:

• Council is not conducting any phone surveys at this time;
• Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls;
• Do not share personal details, credit card information, or online account credentials unless you are certain of the caller’s identity.

“All official Council community consultations are published on our website: https://hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au,” the Council stated.

“If you receive a suspicious call, please report it to Council immediately on (07) 4776 4600.

“Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our community safe.”

For further information on scams and how to protect yourself, visit: www.scamwatch.gov.au.