Police warn residents across Falkirk district not to fall for roofing scammers

The alert from Forth Valley Police said that people were being told by the alleged workmen that urgent repairs were needed to their property. But after people handed over the money, nothing was then done.

A police spokesperson said: “We are aware of reports of cold callers claiming that urgent roofing repairs are required. The callers will then take payments for these repairs and no work will be carried out.”

They urged people to get more information to avoid the scammers by turning to the Trading Standards Scotland website.

The advice here includes using workmen from an approved traders scheme which run in most areas.

Every business listed has undergone a series of detailed background checks, including a review of their complaints history and a visit by Trading Standards, and has agreed to abide by a code of conduct and to be regularly monitored