POLICE in Newton Abbot have issued a warning of rogue traders in the Newton Abbot area offering garden services.

In a Facebook message the town’s police advised: ‘Please read this important message from our partner agency Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service.

‘Alert: Intelligence suggests rogue traders may be operating in Newton Abbot and surrounding areas, offering gardening services.

‘Do not agree to work offered by unsolicited doorstep callers. 

‘If you want work doing in your home or garden, take time to get three quotes from reputable businesses you trust and make your decision on who to use in your own time.

‘Get business recommendations from friends or via Buy With Confidence Trading Standards Approved here https://crowd.in/ZiFmAJ

‘If you are concerned someone is at risk, always call the police. 

‘If you are concerned rogue traders are operating in your area, always report it.

‘If someone knocks on your door and you are not sure, don’t open the door.’

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