POLICE at Warrington have issued a rogue trader warning after being made aware of dubious cold callers operating in the town.
The cold callers were reported in the Liverpool Road area, offering to carry out tree pruning and gardening work – including removal of waste.
A few residents accepted the quote but quickly found once work started the price didn’t include removal of waste and the price had shot up from £140 to £400.
One resident refused to pay – but was left with having to arrange for the waste to be removed. They were also left with a poorly pruned tree.
Police are urging residents to remain vigilant and look out for neighbours, if anyone does cold call offering work.
A spokesperson said: “Don’t feel pressured into having any work carried out, even if it something you may be considering having done.
“Don’t agree to sign a contract or hand over money at the door. Think about it and talk to someone you trust. Don’t be embarrassed to say ‘No’ to people or to ask them to leave.
“In addition, if you pay or agree to pay over £42 for any services or goods that are sold to you in your home, then you have 14 days to cancel the agreement. If you cancel, any monies that you have paid should then be returned to you.
“The trader must give you a written notice of your cancellation rights when you agree the contract.
“If you are visited by a cold caller and you feel they may not be genuine please call police on 101.”
