ST HELENS Council has issued a fresh warning after continued reports of a scam involving residents receiving scam text messages and emails.

The local authority says it has had reports of residents receiving texts and emails asking them to click on a link to get a refund on council tax.

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The council is urging people not to click on the links and has issued advice on how to avoid scams.

In September, the local authority had issued a warning over scam text messages being sent to residents.

St Helens Council said: "We've had reports that residents are receiving texts/emails asking them to click a link to get a council tax refund.

"These are not from us so don't click any links or share any details."

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