Rogue
Traders are currently telephoning/cold calling in Grayshott and
surrounding area of Hampshire offering to provide security alarm systems
in conjunction with a national safety campaign.
Trading
Standards would advise consumers not to agree to work that is
instigated as a result of a cold call or via a leaflet drop. Consumers
should obtain at least 3 written quotes from reputable businesses or
traders who are either members of the Hampshire County Council Trading
Standards Buy With Confidence Scheme or a recognised trade association.
Members
of the Buy With Confidence scheme are fully audited to ensure their
trading practices are legal, honest and fair. All members have been
checked for trustworthiness and compliance with consumer protection
laws. Details can be obtained by telephoning 01962 833620, emailing
buy.with.confidence@hants.gov.uk or via the website www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk
Traders
who agree work at the home of an individual or at a place other than
their usual business premises are required by law to provide consumers
with a Notice of Right to Cancel, which gives consumers a 7 day cooling
off period. Work should not commence until this period has ended,
unless written agreement is obtained from that consumer beforehand.
If
anyone has any information about traders who are cold calling or
requires any advice on doorstep crime they can contact Hampshire County
Council's Quick Response Team on 01962 833666 (Monday – Friday 0900hrs to 1700hrs) where specially trained officers are on hand to provide advice.
If assistance is required outside of these hours please contact Hampshire Police on their non-urgent number 101 or dial
999 if you feel threatened or intimidated.
Hampshire County Council Trading Standards Service
Montgomery House Monarch Way
Winchester Hampshire SO22 5PW
Tel: 01962 833620
Fax: 01962 833698
E-mail: doorstep.crime@hants.gov.uk
Montgomery House Monarch Way
Winchester Hampshire SO22 5PW
Tel: 01962 833620
Fax: 01962 833698
E-mail: doorstep.crime@hants.gov.uk
No comments:
Post a Comment