We have had a report of a cold caller on Chartwell Avenue, Wingerworth and the surrounding area yesterday afternoon. 

Please be wary of anyone calling at your home offering to do any work or asking for money. You are well within your rights to ask for identification and are under no obligation to let any person in to your property if you do not want to. 

Do not let a cold caller hurry you into making a quick decision by saying it’s a special price for today. 

Try not to let them strike up a conversation with you about other things and try to be a friend, and do not let them tell you that you will be letting them down if you do not agree to the work. 

Do not hand over a cash deposit, you should only pay a genuine business when you are happy with the end result of work carried out. 

If you or somebody you know has been caught out by a scam or fraud please contact Trading Standards.

If you need advice on anything else please contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline or 0808 223 1133.

If you notice anything suspicious please let us know via 101 or 999 if it’s an emergency.

Thank you