So many scam builder salesmen😫

[Ordinary]

So many scam builder salesmen have been ringing my doorbell, even banging on the door!

I opened the door to one of them, and he said: “I’m working for your neighbours. I saw your chimney is in a dangerous state, and we can help you.”

It’s the same old scam. Does anyone know where I can report this kind of fraudulent doorstep selling?👮‍♀️

[KalamityKel]

Ah, guilty until proven innocent... until they run off with your money, they aren't actually doing anything wrong.  Yes, you know they are probably a scam but you have no proof of anything.  They're being a nuisance.

If they are being persistent, perhaps just contact the police 

https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/

🤷‍♀️

 

Edited August 21, 2025 by KalamityKel

[malumbu]

Safer Neighborhood Team.  This sort of thing is nothing new.

[GooseGreenGoods]

We have had 1-2 of these vile conmen knocking at our door pretty much every week for months now. I send reports to the police with their photos, hopefully something gets done about it. I recommend just not opening your door until you know it's a genuine caller & going through your smart doorbell footage (if you have one) to report them.  Do report to both the regular Police & SNT & hopefully some of these turds in human form get locked up.

 

[Angelina]

just say yes you'd like all the work done - do they take credit as you have no money - when can they start

 

[Pugwash]

I reported a scam roofing firm to Southwark Trading Standards - they were very helpful. They also wanted us to check CCTV and video doorbells of local buildings to send to them. Unfortunately both devices did not film beyond their front doors. Trading Standards work closely with the police.

[malumbu]

I used to work with various Trading Standards teams two decades ago.  They were much better resourced then and you could deal directly with individuals.  @Pugwash can you give a phone number, email or link to contact Southwark please.