LoginFather-and-son rogues fined
A duo who attempted to bully a Southwark resident have been brought to justice
Posted 14 May 2024 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Crime|London
UPDATES: A father-and-son rogue trading operation has been convicted after attempting to defraud a homeowner through unnecessary roofing work, ending in substantial penalties for fraudulent practices.
A father-and-son pair of rogue traders who attempted to scam a homeowner out of £18,000 for unnecessary roofing works have been convicted of fraud and unfair trading offences following an investigation by Southwark Council Trading Standards. Officers first became aware of the actions of Surrey-based roofing contractor James Robert Hearne Junior (25) and his father James Robert Hearne Senio...
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