AN URGENT warning has gone out to Wokingham residents to be wary of rogue traders claiming to be agents of the council.
The Public Protection Partnership has said that it has received reports of a company calling borough residents, telling them they were carrying out free repairs of homes.
The PPP said that this is not the case, and Wokingham Borough Council is not working with this company.
It adds that residents should check with the council before letting into the house anyone claiming to be working on the council’s behalf, and the authenticity of the caller should be verified.
It says that when checking out the ID of the cold caller, do not use any telephone numbers they provide. Instead look up the number independently to double check the information is correct.
A spokesperson added: “Please report the matter to Trading Standards. When doing so, and to assist us, it would be really helpful to gather as much information as possible, like vehicle details, descriptions of caller, any telephone numbers, addresses or leaflets.
“To report such incidents please contact 01635 519930 or email tsadvice@westberks.gov.uk”
For more details, log on to: https://publicprotectionpartnership.org.uk/contact-us/
