Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds
One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.
BBC News reports: One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.
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