Nottinghamshire Trading Standards are warning Nottinghamshire residents to be on their guard against criminals pertaining to be calling from Nottinghamshire County Council.

A Nottinghamshire resident has reported that they received a telephone call from someone claiming to be calling from Nottinghamshire County Council, who asked them to make a donation to the Anti-Bullying Fund.  The caller asked the resident for £149.00.

Nottinghamshire County Council will NEVER contact you to ask for donations. If you receive a call asking you for money then hang up, wait 5 minutes for the line to clear, or use a different line altogether and report it to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133. 

The Citizens Advice Consumer Service can also provide advice if you are concerned that you may be a victim of fraud, or if you are receiving unwanted telephone calls.