Police appeal following reports of rogue trading in Fenland

Police are appealing for people to come forward following reports of rogue trading in Fenland.

It has been reported that in the past week, a group of men have been operating in March, offering to fix roof tiles but causing further damage.

One person was initially quoted £20 before the scammers demanded several thousands of pounds, which the victim refused. However, on another occasion, a victim did hand over the money.

PC Gary Cutler, who is investigating, said: “Doorstep scams usually involve offering services that are either not delivered or are to a poor standard and overpriced, sometimes even pressuring you to pay for work you did not agree to.

“These individuals are often highly sophisticated and convincing and will tend to target elderly or vulnerable people, so please check in with neighbours and relatives, and report any crimes to us.”

Anyone with information or concerns about rogue trading in March should contact the police online or use their web chat service. Those without internet access should call 101.

If a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger, call 999.

Information about door-step crime can be found on the force’s dedicated fraud web pages.

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