Trading Standards Alert after Pressure Selling in Dymchurch

Shepway residents are being urged to be on their guard after a Dymchurch man was cold called and was asked if he wanted his driveway tarmacked. He refused initially but the caller pressured him into agreeing. He was told he would only be able to pay cash.

The caller was reported as being male, medium height, thick set and estimated to be in his 50's, driving a white van. He said 4 other colleagues were working at various properties in the area.

Kent Trading Standards advice is:

"We would advise people to be careful of people cold callers. Always get any quotes in writing and do not agree straight away to a quote, it is always a good idea to get two or three quotes from different traders so that you can compare prices and quality. If in doubt have the confidence to say no."

All similar incidents should be reported to Trading Standards via Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.

For information on your consumer rights, please call Consumer Direct on 08454 040506."