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11:12 08/09/2020
Police are reminding people of the dangers of rogue traders after an elderly man was scammed out of £700 in Billingham.
The incident occurred on Friday 4th September when two men approached the victims address in the Knole Road area and offered to cut the hedge in his garden for £200.
After they completed this work they then offered to replace the hedge which they claimed was dying for a further £500 and they would return the next day to complete the work.
The victim gave the men the cash but they did not return to complete the work.
The men are described as being white males in their late 30s and they had a local Middlesbrough accent. They were driving a white transit van with the words ‘Oakley’ written on the side.
Officers are reminding members of the public of the steps they can take when unexpected callers come to the door:
If you have any information regarding the men responsible contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 145182.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.