ELDERLY locals have once again been warned against online scams and are being urged to especially err on the side of caution regarding the authenticity of online advertising and social media accounts.

Last week reports of a phishing scam in the region were made with phony callers claiming to be doing a survey on local residents, on behalf of Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) who advised residents not to divulge personal details over the phone to anonymous callers after reports of the scam.