Phone call scams, also known as vishing, have been particularly popular in relation to the rebate scheme.
As the Southwark Council noted, Britons awaiting the rebate will likely hear from their council in writing, through email or post, and not over the phone.
Britons using direct debit to pay their council tax should not need to provide any details in any form as the rebate will be automatically sent to their accounts.
There has also been warning issued for fake websites and advertising claiming to help Britons get the rebate quicker, which is outrightly fraudulent.
