LoginCPPD Module 13: Roofing Scams
Find out how to spot the telltale signs that a rogue roofer is at work
Posted 15 January 2018 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Development|CPPD|National
DEVELOPMENT: Drawing on years as an expert witness, this CPPD module explains how roofing scams escalate from minor repairs to costly frauds, highlighting the warning signs investigators should recognise.
Having acted as an expert witness for several trading standards services and police forces over the past decade, I’ve learned the ‘tricks of the trade’ when it comes to spotting scam works on pitched roofs. Often, it starts with a cold call, offering to clear gutters or secure a roof tile or two, for a charge of a few pounds. The matter then escalates to major works, involving many thousands of...
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