Rogue Trader Alert – Protect Your Thanet Home and Neighbours
We are sharing this general alert to remind residents across Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and the wider Thanet area to remain vigilant against Rogue Traders and high-pressure doorstep sellers. These criminals use specific tactics to exploit homeowners. Please read and share this advice to help keep our community safe. Rogue Trader Tactics: What to Watch For The "Discovery" Scare: A cold caller turns up uninvited, claiming they have "just noticed" serious damage to your property (e.g., loose tiles, blocked drains, cracked driveway) and stress the need for immediate repair. Pressure & Urgency: They insist the issue is urgent or dangerous and offer to do the work "right now" at a special price that "won't last." Their goal is to stop you from seeking a second opinion or checking their credentials. No Paperwork: They may work only for cash, refuse to provide a written quote, or lack official business details and verifiable reference...
