Rogue callers

Please be aware we have had 2 calls in the last 2 days whereby residents have been 'scammed' by rogue traders at their door claiming to have cleaned their gutters, then asking for money,

The first was in Dane Crescent Ramsgate whereby a male and a female have knocked on an elderly lady's door saying they had cleaned her gutters and asked for £20.

The second was at Rosemary Gardens Broadstairs where a 93yr old female has been conned into handing over £100 for gutter cleaning which never happened.

DO NOT agree to any work being undertaken at your property by doorstep traders. Even if they are insistent that they can give you a good deal if you agree to the work there and then, DO NOT say yes!

if you do need some odd jobs done on your property, always ask a friend or a relative to recommend someone or go to a viable company whom you know to be genuine.

NEVER feel pressured into having anything done at your property that you haven't agreed to.

ALWAYS tell anyone that comes to your door that you will talk to your partner/children/friend, etc and ask them for a contact number, where you can contact them back - if they are genuine, they may have business cards, and this can be checked. If they are reluctant to give you a contact number, they are probably scamming you.

Be Safe, Be Sure!