Bogus Sandblasting or Cleaning of Driveways

Residents are warned to be on their guard if approached by a company
offering Sandblasting or Cleaning of Driveways. An 82 year old man was
charged £300 per hour for work which was quoted as £150 the job. He parted with over £900 after being taken to the bank.

The caller had a London accent and claimed to be from Southend but enquries have revealed that the address was incorrect. the caller gave only a mobile phone number.

Advice is available from Trading Standards on 08451 201 202. All those approached should inform their local police station or trading standards.