Revenue warns of bogus property tax calls

The Revenue Commissioners has issued a warning amid concerns of a possible local property tax (LPT) phone call scam targeting homeowners in Cork City.

There have been several reports in recent days of householders on the northside receiving cold calls from individuals claiming to be phoning on behalf of the Revenue Commissioners.

The callers have told homeowners that they are in arrears with their LPT payments, are facing extra charges and penalties and could face court action. A demand for immediate payment over the phone is then made.