Rogue Traders

On the 12th and 13th August 2025 Police received several reports of Rogue Traders operating in the area of Up Hatherley and The Reddings Cheltenham, in this instance the occupant’s felt pressured by two males one is younger than the other who explained that they were working for the council which they are not. Both were seen to get into a blue van which we have no further details about at this time.

We are asking residents to be aware of this type of scam and to contact the Police and trading standards if they feel they have been a victim of a scam.

We have compiled some advice for you regarding how to avoid becoming a victim to a Rogue Trader.

Rogue Traders

These people may use pressure tactics to persuade homeowners to have unnecessary work done or to purchase goods. The rogue traders will often have no experience or training and will carry out poor quality work or sell sub-standard goods for large amounts of money and usually ask for payment in cash.

Here are some top tips to avoid becoming victim to a rogue trader: