Rogue trader warning as scammers aim to target Storm Eowyn clean-up

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Stirling Council is urging residents and businesses to be wary of rogue traders looking to take advantage of the damage to property causes by Storm Eowyn.The extremely high winds - up to 100mph - from the storm caused widespread impacts across the Stirling Council area last Friday with the Met Office issuing a rare red warning, with the challenging conditions continuing into the weekend.Infrastructure and buildings were damaged, almost 100 roads had to be closed due to downed trees and dangerous debris, while multiple power outages affected thousands of residents.Environment, Transport and Net Zero convener Cllr Jen Preston said: “The unfortunate reality is that rogue traders will attempt to take advantage of residents and business owners following storm damage to properties.“Storm Eowyn has been one of the strongest storms we have seen in a generation, causing significant damage across the Stirling area.“Many of our residents and business owners will be in a hurry to make repairs to their properties and rogue traders are likely to use this as an opportunity to target people in our communities, particularly the vulnerable and elderly.

Don’t be taken in by these scammers by following the advice from our Trading Standards Team.”The advice includes:Close the door on uninvited callers.

Don’t feel obliged to answer the door to a cold caller – it is your home and you should not let anyone in unless you feel comfortable.Take time to think.

Rogue traders may try to pressure you by saying that they have special deals which are only available today. Don’t let an uninvited trader start work straight away.Research.