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.
 

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