Police warning after suspected rogue traders attempt to scam elderly couple

A warning was issued after two men in a Range Rover went to the home of the couple on Wednesday and tried to get them to pay a high price for some work.

Police say the men attended the home the couple in the Sleaford Road area offering to pave a small pathway.

These men were described as very persuasive, quoting a high price for the work, say officers.

Police believe the men may have visited other homes in the area.

Sergeant Kate Odlin said: “We are carrying out investigations in to this possible fraud. I would like to assure the public that we will be seeking to identify the men and investigate their intentions.

“We would ask the men to contact us. If anyone witnessed this incident or has any information about these two men we ask them to come forward. We do not support cold calling and I would like to remind residents about paying money up front for work that has not been carried out or pay over the odds.

“Often rogue traders will target elderly or vulnerable people, they can be incredibly convincing and worry them into thinking it is absolutely necessary for the work to be carried out. We would urge anyone who does have an elderly or vulnerable relative, friend or neighbour to make sure they’re aware that these people are not always as genuine as they seem.”