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06
Jul 2021
Bogus roofers attempt to scam Harrogate's elderly
Police today issued a warning about a spate of bogus roofers targeting elderly and vulnerable residents in Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement it was investigating whether three Harrogate incidents were linked to other suspected scams in Wetherby and Middlesbrough.
It said:
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Officers urged people not to accept work by cold callers or let themselves be pressured into agreeing to have work done.
They also asked people to to keep an eye on elderly or vulnerable family members, as fraudsters preyed on the most vulnerable.
If you want to report an incident involving a rogue tradespeople, use the Report It link or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 with reference number 12180015933.
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