Photo: Getty ImagesPolice have warned the public to be wary of scammers offering maintenance work - often roofing - who are overcharging for incomplete or poor work. They are appealing to the public to contact police if they have been victim of a home maintenance scam in recent weeks. "Typically in these sorts of scams these individuals will cold call homeowners offering to do maintenance work on parts of the house, often roofing," he said. Glossop said reporting these sorts of incidents were important so that police can investigate and hold any offenders to account. "Falling victim to these sorts of scams can be upsetting and potentially embarrassing for those involved.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 24, 2020 00:53 UTC