🚨 Fraudsters Targeting Vulnerable Residents - Arrests Made in Bradford West 🚨

🚨 Fraudsters Targeting Vulnerable Residents - Arrests Made in Bradford West 🚨

🚨 Fraudsters Targeting Vulnerable Residents - Arrests Made in Bradford 🚨

A number of arrests have been made and five warrants executed across Bradford today as part of a Trading Standards investigation into alleged fraud offences involving vulnerable residents.

It is alleged that victims were pressured into paying for unnecessary home improvements or repair work, or for work that was completed to a poor standard and at highly inflated prices. The operation was supported by officers and staff from West Yorkshire Police and the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Residents are being reminded to remain vigilant when approached by unsolicited traders or doorstep callers offering repairs, maintenance services, or home improvements. Always seek multiple written quotations, carry out checks on a trader's credentials and reputation, and never feel pressured into making an immediate decision or payment.
If something does not seem right, speak to a trusted friend, family member, or neighbour before agreeing to any work. Anyone who believes they, or someone they know, may have been a victim of this type of fraud is encouraged to report it to Report Fraud (Previously Action Fraud) and contact West Yorkshire police or Trading Standards service.

Enquiries remain ongoing.  

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