Today, Gardai from the Cork City Division are holding a ‘day of action’ targeting the Bogus Traders and related criminal activity.
This is part of the ongoing Crime Prevention activities which are taking place in Cork City.
Bogus Trades and Callers tend to target vulnerable citizens within our community.
Throughout the day Crime Prevention Clinics will be held at key locations including Blackpool, Wilton and Merchants Quay shopping centres in order to teach people what to look out for to spot bogus traders or callers.
Speaking of the initiative, Sergeant Brian McSweeney said:
"Despite recent warnings, people are still allowing bogus and rogue traders access to their homes. In many cases they carry out poorly finished works at inflated prices. In other cases, large deposits are taken, and no work carried out.
One of the best crime prevention tools we have is good neighbours. If you have elderly or vulnerable neighbours and see or hear about bogus traders operating in your area, let them know and always contact local Gardaí.
If you are planning to have works carried out, always follow our Crime Prevention Advice."
