Independent website safety check

Is durham.gov.uk a scam?

Ask Silver checked durham.gov.uk for scam and trust signals. Review the latest verdict, the evidence found and the steps you can take to protect yourself before paying or sharing personal information.

This looks suspicious

Derbyshire County Council's website has bad reviews online

Users may have found this site unreliable, untrustworthy or dishonest.

What reviewers are saying about durham.gov.uk

Trustpilot rating
1.7

out of 5

Based on 80 reviews

The reviews for Durham County Council are overwhelmingly negative, with users frequently citing poor customer service, ineffective website functionality, and dissatisfaction with local services like waste collection and planning. Despite these complaints, the company is a legitimate government entity, and the negative feedback reflects common public frustration with municipal administration rather than fraudulent activity.

What should you do?

Avoid making a payment or sharing personal details. If you already used the site, contact your bank, change any reused passwords, and keep screenshots of messages or receipts.

About this website safety check

This result is based on information available when we checked. Websites can change, so use this as guidance rather than a guarantee.

This check is generated automatically and may be reviewed or corrected by Ask Silver administrators.


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