I can never understand why people still pay up front for work done by people they don't know!
Derbyshire Trading Standards would like to raise the awareness of unsolicited telephone calls from traders offering free boiler inspections. However, they are requesting £299 for a Green Deal Assessment.
16 January 2014
Consumers have paid this fee to the traders; however no further contact or assessments have been carried out.
These trader's claiming these assessments are part of the Government Grants on the Green Deal.
This is a warning for the public to be more wary especially with the weather turning colder.
Trading standards advise that you should never give personal details out to anyone who has cold called you by telephone or in person, particularly details relating to bank accounts/credit cards.
If you have concerns over a trader who has cold called you on the phone you can report this to the Citizens Advice Consumer service (CACS). CACS provides free, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues. Visit
www.adviceguide.org.uk (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) or call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 08454 04 05 06. Alternatively consumers can contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or at
www.actionfraud.police.uk (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window).
Derbyshire Trading Standards Service can help you find honest and reliable traders with our Trusted Trader scheme. All the businesses who sign up with us have been checked out by our trading standards team so you know you'll be in safe hands. To find a Trusted Trader in your area or to sign up for the scheme yourself call 08456 058 058 or visit
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/trustedtrader
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