A nasty scam has been reported by Trading Standards in Essex, which, for many of us in South Suffolk is just down the road! Please see the message and advice from Suffolk Trading Standards below.
We
have been advised by Essex Trading Standards that they have received three
reports of roofers calling at homes, claiming to be from Trading Standards.
The
callers are claiming that a roofer who recently carried out work is being
investigated. The caller claims that they can carry out a survey of the
resident’s roof and that they will be able to claim compensation as part of the
investigation. They are then asking the resident for sums of around £2,000.
Trading
Standards Officers are highly unlikely to visit a consumer’s home unless they
have already been asked to by the consumer or a trusted friend or relative.
Trading
Standards Officers will NEVER ask a resident for money.
There
are certain precautions that can be taken to guard against doorstep callers:
·
Fit
and use a door security chain when you open the door.
·
Check the identification of a caller by ringing their employer.
Use the telephone number from your telephone book and not one they might
supply.
·
Do not let anyone to carry out work on your house until you get a
second opinion and never agree to callers who say “we are only in the area
today”.
·
Never keep large sums of money in the house and keep purses out of
sight, not near the door.
For
further information or advice on consumer issues or rogue traders please use
the following contacts:
Phone:
0345 4040 506
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