Trading Standards Advice
Trading Standards have issued reports of a couple of scams, both involving cold callers and difficulties which arose. In their response they added one or two things I didn’t know - so possibly you don’t either - and which may be useful to you or older friends and relatives:
Remember anyone over 60 in County Durham or Darlington can get a free door chain from Help the Aged. Contact Help the Aged HandyVan on 01255 473999.
Also, please remember to tell older/vulnerable adults about our Registered Trader Scheme. We can send them a full list of Traders on our scheme or specific trader types (ie builders, plumbers) in specific areas if they wish. Simply ring 0191 - 3833589 or contact www.countydurhamrts.org.uk www.countydurhamrts.org.uk
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