CHESHIRE Police are advising homeowners to stay alert after bogus callers targeted elderly victim in house burglaries.
A recent case involved an elderly person who was charged £3,000 by a bogus caller who covered their drive in tarmacadum without their proper consent.
Another case involved an elderly person who was charged £120 for the garden hedge to be cut. The caller cut two foot off the hedge, left the clippings on the ground and then left without finishing the job.
Make sure you don't become a victim with these tips:
lDo not give work to anyone who knocks on your door and says you have a problem.
lDo not agree to any work if you did not already intend to have the job done anyway.
lGet more than one quote - in writing.
lUse traders recommended by family or friends.
lMake sure you have full details of the trader including name, address, and landline telephone number.
Anyone who has been contacted by a bogus caller should call Warrington Trading Standards on 442678.
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