WARRINGTON Trading Standards and United Utilities are warning residents to be aware of cold callers claiming to want to talk about poor water pressure.
Bogus callers take advantage of vulnerable residents due to the increased communication around saving water during hot dry weather.
Customers should be aware that United Utilities staff members always carry photo identification cards or they can check anyone claiming to be from United Utilities by calling 0345 6723 723.
Warrington Trading Standards also advice customers to be extremely cautious when approached by any doorstep callers offering services or conduct work on their property.
These types of callers often use persuasive or aggressive tactics to get people to agree to have work carried out and then charge far more than was quoted for poor quality work or goods.
They often fail to provide a legally required cancellation notice which enables the householder to cancel the work in certain circumstances.
Trading Standards advice is to always say 'no' to cold callers and people are asked to look out for elderly or vulnerable family, friends and neighbours.
If you have been cold called or wish to report an incident please contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06 or visit adviceguide.org.uk or alternatively contact Cheshire Police on 101.
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