Wednesday, 1 April 2009

General Rogue Traders

Rogue Traders / Cold Callers There are a number of reports of persons in the Laurelhill and Ballymacoss area calling at doors and offering cleaning services. They are apparantly not dissuaded with a simple "no thanks". Please be aware of high pressure calls by such people and be mindful of elderly and vulnerable family and residents living in the area to ensure they are not taken advantage of. Whilst no offences have been reported or committed I would suggest caution and judgement on value for money in such services being offered. (Circa £250 for washing your drive or roof using your water and an unknown brand of "detergent". Prices in recent weeks have been quoted as high as £1000! This of course can include the free van ride to the local ATM for you to collect your money especially if elderly and transport is a difficulty.) Current reports suggest a white Transit style van FEZ7532 and a blue van (registration not known) with persons with a southern brogue currently involved in this activity today.

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