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

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.

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

Ignored by Whirlpool? Ways to get redress - see link goo.gl/5zBYdd

Be wary of #rogue traders offering to do driveways in the Hazel Grove area. Report to 08454 040506.