Police are urging people to be vigilant after vulnerable women were targeted by rogue traders in Corwen.
The incidents have happened over the past three weeks when two men, believed to be aged between 50 and 70, have visited properties offering to tarmac people’s driveways.
The men are described as being intimidating, and one woman agreed to have the work done. She was then charged an excessive amount for the work carried out.
Anyone who may have had a similar experience or who may have seen the men in the area is urged to contact Sgt Craig Adshead on 101, 0845 6071001 (Welsh line), 0845 6071002 (English line) or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
An awareness campaign to help reduce doorstep crime has been launched. The campaign offers advice in the form of three clear steps which have been developed to help decrease the number of rogue trader and distraction burglary victims across Wales, and to increase the reporting of suspicious doorstep incidents.
The three step message to the public is:
- If in doubt, keep them out!
- Be prepared, be in control
- Call a neighbour or the police
