Businesses have been warned of a scam involving a fake licensing officer “demanding” money.
Peterborough City Council said a fraudster had recently contacted firms directly and claimed their annual licensing fees were overdue.
One incident involved a man using a mobile number to insist “immediate payment” was required, despite the local authority only using landlines.
“Scammers will go to great lengths to exploit businesses, so we urge people to be vigilant and protect their establishments,” said Labour councillor Alison Jones.
