WINCHESTER City Council has urged residents to be wary of a scam.

They received reports that bogus phone calls are being made by someone claiming to be calling from the city council.

These calls appear to be related to compensation for accidents and the number involved is 0208 9000010.

A statement from the council urged people to terminate the cal.

The statement said: “If a person calls you claiming to be working with/for Winchester City Council and offers you compensation for an accident, please end the call.”