A ‘COWBOY’ roofing contractor who conned vulnerable and elderly residents out of more than £26,000 was today beginning time behind bars.
John Gray left a trail of victims across East and West Sussex in his wake after making false claims about his services and tricking residents into parting with their cash unnecessarily. Continue reading
PEOPLE living in the Lewes area are being warned to be on their guard for rogue callers offering cheap driveway improvements.
Residents have this week reported being visited by individuals claiming to be in possession of surplus asphalt left over from work by East Sussex County Council. Continue reading
LETTING agents across the county are being reminded about new legislation which requires them to clearly display their fees.
East Sussex County Council’s Trading Standards team wants to ensure that all letting agents are aware of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which requires them to publicise a full list of their fees on their website and in their office. Continue reading
HUNDREDS of pounds will be returned, and advice offered, to East Sussex residents who have fallen foul of postal scams.
Trading Standards officers from the county council are planning a two day operation to return cheques to those duped into handing over money for bogus lotteries, prize draws and clairvoyant scams. Continue reading
