Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council
Neighbourhood Watch NW Kent Alert
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
DOORSTEP CRIME - GARDENING WORK
We have received a number of reports about doorstep criminals active in the Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks areas - all Kent residents should be on alert.
What happens
- Residents are cold-called and quoted £150 for gardening work
- The price increases to over £2,000 for extra work including work on "unsafe" trees
- Further money is demanded to remove garden waste
- The criminals drive the resident to the bank to withdraw cash
What to do
- NEVER agree to work from someone who knocks on your door uninvited
- Don't allow anyone to pressure you into having work done
- If you ask them to leave and they don't, contact the police on 999
- Use reputable traders who are members of the KCC Trading Standards approved trader scheme, run in partnership with Checkatrade
- Get a minimum of 3 quotes in writing
Warn vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours.
DOORSTEP CRIME IS FINANCIAL ABUSE
Contact Information
Lisa Bugler
- 01322 865193
Find Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council
The Village Hall, Horton Road, South Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9AX
Additional Information
If using SatNav to find the address please use the Postcode DA4 9AZ