Bogus Tarmac Gangs
| Published: 26th August 2007 20:38 |
In some cases the gangs are claiming that work has been agreed, in others they are allegedly providing substandard services and over charging for badly done work. Churches and village halls should not feel pressurised into parting with money for substandard work; if you haven't asked for the work then you do not have to pay for it.
The advice being given is to check thoroughly any claim made about work being agreed or pre-approved. Always act with caution before parting with money for work and ensure that you get three written and detailed quotations for any work you require. Traders who have agreed to do a good job at a fair price can be contacted through Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Trader Register on 01785 600610 or by visiting www.traderregister.org.uk
If you have been approached by a tarmac gang that is offering to work on your property, seen one that is working in your local area or if you have already authorised tarmac work on your premises and are not happy with the work that is being carried out, you can report the incident immediately to our Fraud and Special Investigation Team on: 07773 792252.
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