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We have been made aware that there may be cold callers offering roof cleaning and maintenance work in the Hayle area.   Following a report made to police about possible rogue traders doing roof work at a residential property, your local Neighbourhood Policing Team, Neighbourhood Support Team, and Trading Standards attended an address in Hayle on Wednesday 9th April, 2025.   Our response resulted in arrests being made for immigration offences and fraud.   We would like to thank residents who contacted police about this.

We advise that you do not agree to work offered by unsolicited doorstep callers, the risks are high.   If you want work doing in your home or garden, take time to get three quotes from reputable businesses you trust and make your decision on who to use in your own time.

If you are concerned someone is at risk, always call the police.
If you are concerned rogue traders are operating in your area, always report it.
If someone knocks on your door and you are not sure, don’t open the door.
If a company claims to be working with a local council, contact the local council yourself to check this is true.
If you see cold callers in the area, have concerns, or have any information please phone 101, if possible, please make a note of any descriptions and vehicle registrations seen.

Please phone 999 if immediate/or a crime is taking place.
Please pass this information on to neighbours.

Thank you.

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Message Sent By
Joseph Magurean
(Police, NBM, Penzance)