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Police have been made aware of rouge traders operating in the Eccleshall Road area of Stafford, near to Alliance Street. They have offered services of cleaning house gutters, but then not completed work to near any good standard, charging victims more than a fair price. This has occurred on the 25th April 2025 at around 17:00-17:30 Description - Driving an red van, no sign writing, extendable ladder on the roof. Male description - White male, approx. 5"6 in height, greying beard, grey hair, around 61 years of age.
Be cautious; if a trader knocks at your door, do not agree to on the spot house repairs without taking advice. Say 'no thank you' and close the door. Be wary of special offers. They will use tactics such as 'I am only in your area today and would need to do the work now'. Do not believe when told that guttering, roofing, gardening or paving work is in need of urgent repair – this may cause you to panic and allow the work to take place. Don't allow anyone to pressure you into agreeing to have work carried out. If you ask them to leave and they don't, they are committing a criminal offence - contact the police on 999. Do not make snap decisions. If you feel that any work needs carrying out on your property, take time to talk to family or neighbours before you make a decision. Don't ever go to a bank or cash point with a trader; legitimate traders would never do this!
Thank you for your time,
PCSO 28229 Stacey Maguire
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