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Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds

Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds
BBC Business Sunday 11 October 2026, 23:19 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.

One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.
Citizens Advice (ORG)
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