Peterborough police warn residents after rogue traders offering driveway works reported in city
Officers urge residents to keep an eye on vulnerable neighbours and relatives
Police have issued a warning to residents after ‘rogue traders’ were reported to be working in Peterborough.
A spokesman for Cambridgeshire police urged people to keep an eye on vulnerable neighbours and relatives.
They said: “We’ve received reports of traders offering works such as paving driveways but the work is never completed despite payments being made.”
Officers said signs someone could be a rogue trader include:
• Cold calling
• Pressuring you to make a quick decision
• Requesting you go to your bank and withdraw cash for the works
• No quotes or consumer protection details given
• Increasing their price part way through works
• Threats/intimidation
Residents are also advised to ask for references from recent clients, get quotes from more than one trader, and not to be hurried into making decisions.