Fraud/Rogue Trading

Agreed on April 18, 2020. Updated on 18th April, 2020

With an ageing population here in West Somerset, we have many vulnerable people who are susceptible to cold calling/fraud/scams.

If you are offered anything that sounds too good to be true, then it generally is.
Do not give out any personal details or bank details, either over the phone or by any other means.
If you need work done, e.g. gardening/painting/house repairs, always use someone who is personally recommended to you by a neighbour, family member or friend.
Try not to get work done by anyone who just knocks on your door offering services. You do not know the quality of their work or their honesty/ integrity.
Most villages have a local Community magazine that will have a directory of reputable people who can be recommended to carry out all sorts of work.