Rogue trader alert in Downham Market

They're going door-to-door

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 2nd Feb 2021
Last updated 2nd Feb 2021

Norfolk Police have had reports of doorstep cold callers in the Downham Market area offering to carry out work on trees.

In this incident a resident was cold called by a man who offered to trim trees and hedges in the resident's front garden.

Police advice is:

Never deal with cold callers looking to undertake work on or around your property

Never agree to have work done by somebody who is 'just passing' or take their word that it needs to be done at all

Never allow a cold caller access to your home, roof or garden even if they are offering to do tasks for a small fee or free

Never pay for work before it is completed

When looking to have work done on or around your property, only deal with reputable companies you have researched and chosen yourself and have obtained a written quotation from before commencing the work

If you see cold callers operating in Norfolk please contact police through their partners the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133 or Norfolk Constabulary via 101.

If you feel intimidated or are concerned for vulnerable neighbours call 999.

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