May 2024 Report

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

May 2024 Report

There have been a couple of reports this month of issues with Rogue Traders.

Avoiding Rogue Traders Advice:

Be cautious; if a trader knocks at your door, do not agree to on the spot house repairs without taking advice. Say ‘no thank you’ and close the door.
Be wary of special offers. They will use tactics such as ‘I am only in your area today and would need to do the work now’.
Do not believe when told that guttering, roofing, gardening or paving work is in need of urgent repair – this may cause you to panic and allow the work to take place.
Don’t allow anyone to pressure you into agreeing to have work carried out. If you ask them to leave and they don’t, they are committing a criminal offence – contact the police on 999.
Do not make snap decisions. If you feel that any work needs carrying out on your property, take time to talk to family or neighbours before you make a decision.
Don’t ever go to a bank or cash point with a trader; legitimate traders would never do this!

Jackie Gauci

N.H.W. Secretary/Treasurer