By the time the appointment was over the company had managed to fit the alarm and also get a cheque for £3,000 for a three year maintenance fee.
Luckily the householders daughter found out and got her father to cancel the cheque, also contacting the company to remove the alarm.
Clearly the message is "Do Not deal with any companies who contact you by telephone"
If you require work to be done contact a local reputable company, or Trading standards who have a list of vetted companies.
You may also contact me here at HQ, Trevor Cox Force community Safety & Crime reduction adviser.
Regards T.C.
Trevor Cox
Force Community Safety & Crime Reduction Advisor
Community safety & Partnership Team
Pevensey Block ( first floor)
Sussex Police
C&JD Police HQ
Church Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2DZ
Ext.:44470 Direct dial01273 404098
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