scam alert

scam alert

We have received information about a scam currently being used in local areas and would like to remind everyone to remain vigilant.

A man may knock at your door claiming to have gravel, pea shingle, tarmac, or other materials "left over from a job nearby". He offers to put the materials on your driveway for a very low fee, sometimes as little as £30, stating that he does not want the material to go to waste.

In many cases, this is a scam.

Residents have reported being pressured into agreeing to the work, only to find that:

The price increases significantly after the work has started.

The material supplied is of poor quality.

Much less material is delivered than promised.

Additional unwanted work is offered or carried out.

Payment is demanded aggressively.

Please remember:

Do not agree to work from cold callers at your door.

Never feel pressured into making an immediate decision.

Always obtain quotes from reputable, established businesses.

Ask for identification and check references where appropriate.

If you feel threatened or intimidated, contact the police.

If anyone approaches you with this offer, please make a note of any vehicle registrations, descriptions of the individuals involved, and report the incident to Police via 101 or online.

Please share this alert with family, friends, neighbours, and anyone who may be vulnerable to this type of fraud.

Thank you for helping to keep our community safe.

Kind regards,

Helen Keen

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(Police, PCSO, Cherwell and West)