Bogus workmen con Liversedge pensioner out of hundreds of pounds

Police are hunting two bogus workers who tricked an elderly Liversedge woman out of hundreds of pounds.
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Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is appealing for information after the pensioner was cold called by two men who asked for the cash for some basic gardening work - then did not complete the job.

Officers are warning residents to be mindful following the incident on Listerdale between June 26 and June 30.

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The victim was first approached by two suspects during the morning of June 26 and asked if she wanted some landscaping and gardening doing.

Police are asking people to be mindful following the incidentPolice are asking people to be mindful following the incident
Police are asking people to be mindful following the incident

They returned on June 30 and carried out a small amount of work in less than two hours, for which they requested and received £310 in payment.

The men then told the victim they required another £500 and would return on another date to carry out more work.

Officers were made aware after the victim disclosed what had taken place to a relative, and have begun to investigate.

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Inspector Rebecca Calpin of the Batley and Spen NPT, said: “Police have recorded a crime in relation to what took place and are carrying out enquiries.

“The vulnerable victim in this case was charged in excess of £300 for less than two hours of work.

“We would like to speak to anyone who has information about what took place or has been approached in similar circumstances.”

She added: “Residents are under absolutely no obligation whatsoever to accept any sort of service from tradesmen or other third parties who cold call.

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“We would always advise anyone approached in such circumstances to carry out some research, if possible, through online reviews or recommendations before agreeing to have work carried out.”

Anyone with information about the men should call police on 101.