We are urging people to be vigilant after a number of suspected rogue trading incidents across Cambridgeshire. Vulnerable residents have been targeted in Eaton Socon, Little Paxton and Milton by people charging large amounts of cash for work to be carried out on their homes. The work is either not carried out at all or done to a poor standard at a fraction of the price charged. We received three reports of incidents of rogue trading on Monday (September 8). Offenders took more than £5,000 from a man in his 60s in Milton for decorating, however they left before carrying out any work. A woman in her 90s reported that she had paid out around £6,000 for sub-standard work at her home in Little Paxton over recent months. Three men also tried to charge an elderly man more than £1,000 to clear his guttering and repair two roof tiles. However he refused and a neighbour alerted police. Detective Inspector Sharon Dence said: Rogue traders target vulnerable people and we would urge residents to look out for their relatives and neighbours, especially if they are elderly or have other vulnerabilities. Offenders will often initially charge a small amount but then dramatically increase the price and can become threatening or aggressive if the victim does not hand over the money. We would urge people to never allow cold callers into their house or sign up to any work being carried out straight away. We would also encourage people to report suspicious activity.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 08:46:49 +0000
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