bulletin from Suffolk Trading Standards
We have been responding to a call from an elderly Suffolk resident, who had received a telephone call from a woman advising that her name was Anneliese, and that she was from Trading Standards. The woman advised that she would be visiting to inspect her solar panels, as the company that installed the panels five years ago were being investigated by Trading Standards as they did not meet Building Regulations.
The Suffolk resident became concerned about the legitimacy of the call and so contacted our office.
Officers immediately left to attend the address.
“Anneliese” never arrived, but a builder called at the property claiming to be leafleting door-to-door, his details were taken and he left the area.
Please be warned that calls may have been made to other residents with solar panels. Please make all friends, family and neighbours aware.
Impersonating an official is a criminal offence and can carry a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.
If you have been contacted, please report to us via 03454 040506.
All Trading Standards Officers carry identification and will be more that happy for you to verify their identity by calling the telephone number above.