Rogue traders facing new crackdown

POLICE and council officials are stepping up their fight against rogue traders in the Beverley area.

A new crackdown is intended to target traders who try to exploit the vulnerable and elderly residents by charging extortionate prices for work which is either unnecessary or is completed to a poor standard.

Trading standards officers are joining officers from the Beverley Neighbourhood Policing team for the crackdown.

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Pc Martin Pepper said: “Residents are still being targeted by traders who knock on the door without warning, trying to sell goods and services. They often offer to carry out free checks hoping to sign you up there and then.

“These criminals are ruthless and determined to make money regardless of who they approach and how unsuitable the product or service is.

Humberside Police will not tolerate doorstep crime such as this and will work together with our partners in Trading Standards to tackle it.”