❗ Cold Callers Active in Wye ❗
A resident living in the Little Chequers area of Wye was targeted by cold callers, claiming to be from a roofing company. They offered to pressure wash the drive and quoted £600 for a card payment and £400 cash. Once the work was complete, the fraudsters told the resident the price did not include tax and the total amount is £628 cash only.
⛔ Always say NO to cold callers.
If you need work done on your home or garden, use safe traders from Trading Standards Checked or call Ask a Kent Librarian on 03000 41 64 38 (9am to 6pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays).
Report cold callers to Kent Police on 101 or call 999 if they are aggressive and refuse to leave. You can get free advice from Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133. |