GGF Concerns over Scammer Reports

GGF Concerns over Scammer Reports

Following the Government’s announcement of the Green Homes Grant Scheme the GGF has received reports of rogue companies trying to scam homeowners.

The reports include the following:

• Scammers are calling people by phone, email and door-to-door claiming the scheme is now operational and that homeowners will get £5k off the price of their glazing if they sign up for new windows and doors.
• Scammers are using the name of the GGF to add credibility to their claims.

Report Scams to the GGF

If you hear of any more scams of this kind relating to the GGF or the industry in general please do not hesitate to contact us via email marketing@ggf.org.uk

Where the scams have been reported:

Suffolk

Stoke on Trent

Bishops Stortford

Hertfordshire

If you are in any of these areas and have information of any scammers or rogue companies, please contact the police in the first instance or your local Citizens Advice Bureau or local Trading Standards authority

Suffolk – call 0808 223 1133.

Stoke on Trent – 0300 123 2040

Bishops Stortford – call 0300 123 2040 or email: wlo@herts.pnn.police.uk

Hertfordshire – call 0300 123 2040 or email: wlo@herts.pnn.police.uk

For other areas where you may see or hear of any bogus companies please use Police, Trading Standards and Citizens Advice contact details and useful links below:

The Police

www.actionfraud.police.uk

Call: 0300 123 2040

Visit: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud/bogus-tradesmen-fraud

Local Trading Standards Authority

Call: 0808 223 1133

Visit: https://www.tradingstandards.uk/consumers/support-advice

Local Citizens Advice 

Call: 03454 040506

Visit: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/