Rogue Traders Beware in Rhondda Cynon Taff

June 25, 2008 Next Page »

Rogue traders who prey on the vulnerable in Rhondda Cynon Taf now face extra enforcement, as the Council’s proactive Trading Standards team calls on the support of a new Scambusters unit.

Rhondda Cynon Taf is one of the Welsh counties that will benefit from the assistance of an all-Wales Scambusters Unit to tackle rogue traders, dodgy door-step callers, counterfeiters, prize draw scams, cowboy builders and more.

Created with over £700,000 of Government funding, the unit will be based in Newport and Conwy but will offer support to Trading Standards teams and police across the county.

Cllr John David, Cabinet member for Communities, said: “Our Trading Standards officers are renowned for being proactive and effective when it comes to dealing with rogue traders and those who attempt to scam our residents.

“Their work has already secured numerous prosecutions, leading to scammers being fined and even having their property seized under the law.

“The introduction of this new unit can only help with that work and we look forward to working with the new team and the police to once again deal with those who prey on the vulnerable across the county.”

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