From WLBC “We have had reports of West Lancashire residents receiving a call from someone claiming to be from the Council, explaining the resident’s central heating was due an upgrade. The caller went on to ask very personal questions about the victim’s finances and benefits.

“This is a fraudulent call. Please be wary and if you get a call like this or receive any other suspicious call report it by calling Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or on the online fraud reporting tool at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/scam-phone-call-warning