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Doorstep criminals call on unsuspecting households o�ering convincing deals that you can’t refuse. If you accept work from a doorstep criminal you’ll pay much more than you intended for very poor, unnecessary and sometimes dangerous work.

We’ve teamed up with Checkatrade to provide Kent residents with an approved trader scheme of legitimate traders

you can trust.

SO who can

i trust?Roofer: “The team were courteous,

reliable and e�cient. Would recommend.”

driveway:

“Very good service,

carried out

neatly and quickly.”

For more information visit: kent.gov.uk/tradingstandards

Doorstep criminals often passyour details onto other criminals.

Accept cheques but insist on cash once work has begun

Agree a price which will increase, claiming futher work is needed

Ignore your cancellation rights and begin work immediately

3 tactics doorstep criminals

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FACT!

Common phrases rogues useWe’ve been working on your neighbour’s property…

I’ve worked on your property in the past, do you need further work doing?

I was driving past when I noticed loose tiles on your roof…

TO DOORSTEP CRIMINALS

5 steps to prevent doorstep criminals

Report sightings to Kent County Council Trading Standards

Sign up to receive free email alerts about doorstep criminals operating in your area. Email: ppalerts@kent.gov.uk

Get instant reports of doorstep criminals by following us on twitter @kentprotect and liking our Facebook page public-protection

Display a No Doorstep Caller sticker in your window/door

Tell friends, family and relatives to SAY NO to doorstep criminals…

Report itCitizens Advice consumer service 03454 04 05 06 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

kent.gov.uk/tradingstandards If you feel afraid or threatened phone 999. For non-urgent calls to the POLICE phone 101.

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For a Kent County Council approved traderTel: 0333 0146190

Collect your NO DOORSTEP CALLERS sticker from your local Community Warden or from the following Police Stations.

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Do not knock,

We will not answer!

“I’m thrilled to be an ambassador for Checkatrade at such an exciting time. The partnership with Kent County Council highlights the fantastic work they do.”Craig Phillips