The public are being warned about rogue traders operating in north Worcestershire after an incident in Redditch where males have attended a property and removed tiles from the roof before knocking the door and informing the occupants that work needed doing. They talked their way into the property and said as there were tiles missing, the property is likely to be damp, using a mobile phone, they pretended to take a reading.

The males then asked for £900 to repair the damage. Luckily on this occasion the homeowner phoned his partner, and the “traders” were scared off.

We are concerned that some people may feel intimidated by these cold calling ‘traders’ We would advise people not to deal with anyone who visits their premises uninvited. 

You should not feel bullied, threatened, or pressurised into buying anything or having any work carried out.

If you’re not sure – Don’t open the Door!

Report on 101.