Vigilance warning as rogue traders operate in the area

We've had reports of small groups of rogue traders operating in our area, offering work and using a variety of clever tactics to pressurise you into buying something you don’t want or need, or that’s poor value for money.

There have been reports of these rogue traders sending their victim to the bank, or even taking them there themselves, to get payment for their ‘work’.

Please be alert to the dangers of people going door to door offering work such as paving, guttering, gardening, tree cutting, or all sorts of other labour.

You should never travel with anyone you don’t know to a bank or ATM to withdraw money, or similarly anywhere else for any other form of payment.

If you’re approached by someone you suspect may be a rogue trader, check their credentials, including a permanent business address and landline telephone number. The mobile phone numbers given on business cards are often pay-as-you-go numbers which are virtually impossible to trace.

However, please remember that rogue traders may try to provide false identity or contact information. And if you pay them in advance, you won’t get your money back.

The attached business have been undertaking work in the Canton area.  The business has been dissolved meaning it no longer exists legally and any trading under the company's name is deemed unlawful.  

If you’ve been a victim of bogus or rogue traders, report it to police or to Action Fraud. You can also report the salesperson to Citizens Advice on 0808 223 1133, or to the National Trading Standards if you believe they've sold you faulty, inferior or overpriced products or services.