Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds
Citizens Advice reports that roofing scams have become the most common type of consumer fraud, with victims losing thousands of pounds to rogue builders. The charity warns that scammers often use intimidating doorstep tactics and exploit the fact that roofs are difficult for homeowners to inspect.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant rise in predatory consumer fraud, emphasizing the need for better regulation and public awareness regarding home improvement services.
Image source, Iryna Melnyk By Lucy Hooker and Anuk Weerawardana , Business reporters Published 9 hours ago Scammers pretending to be legitimate workmen are charging homeowners thousands of pounds for roofing work that is not completed, done badly or not necessary, according to Citizens Advice.
The consumer advice charity says one in 10 of all the scams it recorded over the past year were related to roofing, making it the most common type of scam brought to them.
It can leave victims like Crystal, from the Midlands, thousands of pounds out of pocket.
The 68-year-old was frightened and found it hard to sleep after a rogue builder left her roof with dislodged bricks and blocked gutters.
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