Rogue traders cooking up doorstep scam

Rogue traders have been targeting the local area in a cookware scam.

Salesmen claiming to be from a European country have been knocking on doors saying they have been to a trade show at the Birmingham NEC Arena and want to sell off remaining stock.

They have targeted Knutsford and in the last couple of days a man has been trying to sell pans and other household equipment door to door in the Siddington and Lower Withington areas.

A Cheshire East Council spokesman said: "The goods appear well presented and are labelled 'St Moritz'.

"Residents have been told they are Swiss made when, in fact, they are made in China. The caller also allows people to pay by credit card with a card reader and asks for the amount to be paid in Euros."

Please be aware and report any incidents to the police on 101 or Trading Standards on 0845 4040506.

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Sarah Lane
Sunday 4th August 2013 at 3:57 pm
Has anyone actually fallen for this?