With Storm Éowyn leaving widespread damage in Scotland, rogue traders are preying on vulnerable residents, offering bogus repair services and demanding exorbitant prices. Police Scotland and Trading Standards Scotland have issued warnings about these scams and advise residents to research companies thoroughly, obtain multiple quotes, and never feel pressured into signing contracts.
Rogue traders are trying to 'cash in' on the devastation left behind by Storm Éowyn with vulnerable residents being targeted across Scotland .
With many looking to get quick fixes - officials have warned the situation has put Scots at "heightened risk" of falling victim to scammers. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "We have received reports that people are trying to take advantage of the destruction caused by the storm last week. We are aware that people are going door to door offering services to remove fallen trees and clean up debris from the storm. They are handing out leaflets that have false and misleading information on them."
"We are aware of rogue traders who have been operating throughout the region offering to carry out work, then carrying it out to a very poor standard and demanding more money than originally quoted. Rogue traders will knock on your door or drop a leaflet through the door. It can be tempting to use these people as you are concerned that further damage may be caused to your property if the repair is not done immediately.
Trading Standards Scotland has also given people advice on how to dodge rogue traders amid the Storm Éowyn clean up.
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