Neighbourhood Watch warns of possible scammers calling door to door

Builders calling door to door in South Ealing. Picture: OWL

The OWL notification service has issued a warning about possible scammers knocking door to door in the Ealing area.

They have received reports about men offering to clear gutters clearing and possibly repair roofs. The callers appear credible wearing site clothes but, in many previous cases people offering these services the elderly and ‘find’ expensive repairs that need to be done.

Earlier this year three men from the Ealing area were convicted of carrying out this kind of fraud. Over six months police believe the scammers made at least £388,000. The scam involved the use of a variety of fake company names to target vulnerable householders and created professional looking leaflets which were posted through letterboxes.

You are asked to pass on this information to your neighbours particularly and any vulnerable or elderly neighbours along with the prevention tips provided by the Police.

Scammers should be reported and immediately to Action Fraud, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, by

Telephone: 0300 123 2040
Textphone: 0300 123 2050

or 24/7 via their web site.

The van used by men calling door to door in South Ealing

A list of reliable local roofers with recommendations from local people is available in this site’s directory.

June 4, 2019