Trading Standards

BEWARE of #rogue traders operating in the #Cheadle #Stockport area offering roofing repairs and home improvements. Keep an eye on elderly/vulnerable neighbours. Report suspicious activity to 03454 04 05 06 or

#scam callers targeting #Stockport residents claiming to be Scotland Yard, saying card had been used #fraudulently. Caller gets victim to withdraw substantial funds from account which is then collected by a courier. Report to Action Fraud 0300 123 2040 goo.gl/LkGQAF

BEWARE of #bogus callers targeting #elderly #Stockport residents wanting to talk about poor #water pressure/saving water. Customers with additional needs can register with United Utilities free Priority Services scheme - online or call 0345 072 6093 goo.gl/vyT7mm

Suns out, rogues out. Look out for elderly neighbours who may be targeted by #roguetraders doing roofing/gardening/driveways in the #Stockport area. Report any suspicious activity to 03454 040506 or Police

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BEWARE of #roguetraders posing as tree surgeons in the #Cheadle #Stockport area. Look out for elderly neighbours. Report suspicious behaviour to 03454 040506 or Police.

@janetkitching Report to Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 040506

BEWARE of fish sellers going door to door selling overpriced fish. Do not get stitched up like a kipper #stockport #roguetraders

BEWARE: #rogue traders claiming to be Council contractors offering to tarmac residents driveways in the Heald Green area. #Stockport Council do not carry out private residential work. Report to Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 04 05 06

BEWARE: #rogue traders offering to clean driveways in the #Woodford #Stockport area. Report suspicious activity to 03454 040506/Police 101

Scam Alert - reports of scam telephone calls offering to reduce TV cover. Report 03454 040506 goo.gl/v3zdNC

#Stockport business partners convicted for selling #counterfeit clothing. Assets seized totalling £50,100.36 & costs goo.gl/6RFWiP

Consultation on the proposed changes to the Bills of Sale legislation goo.gl/Q23VWd

The Retail Ombudsman is no longer able to use the word Ombudsman in it's name goo.gl/cKPktX

See link for help finding a reputable trader. goo.gl/hsAzFR

Sun outs - rogues out. Beware of cold callers offering to do gardening/roofing/driveway work. Report to 03454 040506

Fake safety harness fraudster jailed after prosecution by Carmarthenshire County Council goo.gl/eZisyO

Plusnet, a BT owned company, has today been fined £880,000 by Ofcom goo.gl/FjEkD4

Buying a new car? See link for new car tax rules. goo.gl/X4K43a

CMA to review NHBC undertakings goo.gl/CjKD7P