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Premises Licence Holders are being alerted to a new scam that has been attempted in some local authority areas.
The Licensing Team are urging premises with premises licences to be aware of fraudsters posing as council officials.
The scam starts with a call or text message from 07799 913580 or 07799 913588 and the fraudster claims his name is Matthew.  The scam involves individuals claiming that your Premises Licence is running out or expiring – this is false, as premises licences do not expire or run out, or that you have outstanding fees.  
The fraudster asks traders to pay outstanding fees or renewal fees into a personal account.
These fraudsters can seem very convincing, sometimes having accurate information such as the fee amount or the names of real council staff.
Any fees due will be handled by the council through the usual process. Do not pay or provide your financial details over the phone for licence fees in this way.
Any legitimate requests for payment will be made in writing with a copy of the outstanding invoice(s) enclosed with details of how payment should be made.  
If you're ever in doubt about someone claiming to be from the council, contact the council directly to verify their identity.
Scammers are becoming increasingly aware of how to scam people so it’s important to stay up to date with what’s going on by checking with Action Fraud.
If you think you may have been the victim of a scam, you should report this to Action Fraud via their website or by calling 0300 123 2040.
The Licensing Department can be contacted by email at licensing@gravesham.gov.uk for all enquiries about premises licences

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