Rogue Trader Activity in Inverurie

Police Scotland is encouraging residents to remain vigilant following reports of rogue trader activity in the Inverurie area.

Spring often sees an increase in rogue trader activity. Rogue traders usually cold-call, offering to make repairs or carry out work on your house, garden or driveway.

They charge inflated prices for shoddy or completely unnecessary work. Do not deal with cold-callers for property maintenance and repairs to your home and garden – get recommendations from friends and family for quality tradespeople.

Be on your guard if someone turns up unexpectedly. Ask yourself if your premises or garden really require work to be carried out and remember if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Be vigilant for vulnerable neighbours who may fall foul of these criminals. Don’t feel pressurised into agreeing immediately to work being carried out and never pay cash up front.

Anyone with information regarding Rogue Traders should contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111