People in Gedling borough are being warned to avoid doorstep conmen selling something a bit fishy.
Some residents have already been been misled by the scam involving rogue door-to-door fishmongers and are being encouraged to report their experience to Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards team.
The team has already received reports from people in the area who were led to believe they were purchasing a couple of portions of premium cod or haddock – but they were charged much more for what is likely to just be frozen cheap white fish.
Although reports are low, trading standards believe this problem is more widespread and need more information on the problem to help tackle it.
Residents are also being encouraged to make vulnerable friends and relatives aware of the scam and not to buy from anyone on their doorstep.
Councillor Gordon Wheeler, Vice Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Community Safety Committee, said: “The fish scam is a growing national problem and we are keen for local people to spread the word about this fishy practice.
“The bottom line is never buy from a doorstep trader and if you are approached report the incident so we can build up a better picture and tackle these sellers.”
Residents with more information on this problem should contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.
