Tamworth residents warned of scam targeting council events

Key points

• Tamworth Regional Council is warning residents and businesses to be watchful for fraudulent booking forms and websites that falsely claim links to council-supported events. The warning follows the discovery of a fake stallholder booking form and online portal.
• Council urges people to check websites, email addresses and payment requests before sharing personal details or sending money.
• Anyone who suspects a scam should report it to Scamwatch, and anyone who may have shared financial information should contact their bank immediately.