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Scam Warnings Issued For Isle Of Wight

Two new scam warnings have been issued for the Isle of Wight this morning (Thursday).

White Van Roof Cleaners

Several reports have come in this week about white vans travelling around the Island knocking on people's doors and offering to clean roofs.

The people involved are predominantly targeting elderly residents.

If somebody knocks your door and tries to carry out work on your property please turn them away.

They will be rogue traders who will do a poor job and charge an extortionate amount of money or sometimes nothing at all if they think you can't check the roof.

'No Cold Calling' door stickers are available from [email protected]

Fuel rebate scam

Reports in other parts of the country indicate a scam in connection with the Governments announcement about the £150 fuel rebate residents may be entitled to.

Scammers are calling, claiming to be the Council Tax department asking for your bank details so they can pay the £150 into your bank account — DO NOT give them any information.

If you are entitled to the refund and pay by DDR it will be paid directly into your bank account.

If you don’t pay by DDR you will be sent a cheque.

NEVER give out your bank details to anyone you don’t know over the phone.

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