PEOPLE are being urged to be vigilant following reports of bogus callers calling to houses and businesses offering to carry out driveway works.
Gardaí have said they received reports of bogus callers in the Glenties area very recently.
“They were travelling in a white Land Rover Defender, although please keep in mind that various vehicles would likely be in use by them. Please be vigilant and inform gardaí immediately should you have callers at your home or business who are offering to lay tarmac.”
Issuing advice of what to look out for, a garda spokesperson said: “A man or men typically go door-to-door, claiming to be a builder/s working on a contract who have some leftover tarmac and offering to conduct work on a driveway or surroundings of a building at a low cost. The material then used is often gravel chippings covered with engine oil or not the right depth and type of materials to form a lasting road surface. These con men may target elderly, vulnerable residents or businesses and claim to be official contractors working on road works to add credibility. They often increase the cost during the course of the work claiming that the job has required more material than expected and they may then start issuing threats.”
Gardaí are urging people not to open their door to anyone unless you are sure who they are.
“Use a chain lock for extra security. Do not agree to have work carried out by these types of callers and do not provide them with your personal details.Should you come across these callers, please contact us immediately in Letterkenny on (074)9167100, Buncrana on (074) 9320540, Milford on (074) 9153060 or Ballyshannon on (071) 9858530. If possible take note of their direction of travel, their description and registration numbers. Should you capture them on CCTV, doorbell camera or dash cam, please make the footage available to gardaí.
“Please advise elderly/vulnerable family members and friends in relation to these type of callers and in relation to this type of scam.”
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