Bogus Trader Scam in Bassetlaw
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David Brocklebank (Nottinghamshire County Council, Trading Standards Officer, Nottinghamshire)
Residents in Bassetlaw have reported two men in a blue or silver van going door to door offering roofing repairs.
They have charged for the cost of scaffolding up front and then not returned to do the work. One of these men was seen wearing a t-shirt with “GJ & JJ Dry Roof Repairs”.
Trading Standards advise residents to ignore cold callers and not let them in their homes. Always get a second or third quote and compare prices.
Contact the Buy With Confidence scheme for details of trades people who have demonstrated their commitment to fair and honest trading on www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or 08454 04 05 06.
If you have contracted with a trader that matches the above description for work that was not completed or you are suspicious of a trader cold calling in your area please report it to Trading Standards by contacting the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 08454 04 05 06.