Police are warning Queensland residents to remain vigilant following reports of travelling roof restoration scammers operating across the state.
The network targets elderly and vulnerable residents, offering low-cost roof maintenance, tile replacement, or cleaning services. Signs that scammers are in an area include flyers, signage, or door-to-door promotions advertising unusually cheap work.
Police have recently received a report from Manly West where a man claiming to be from a roofing service attended a resident's home, offering to upgrade the roof. The resident declined, and the man left without approaching neighbours. The male was a passenger in a white Nissan Navara, the driver of the vehicle was not sighted.
Investigations reveal the vehicle, and associated individuals have links to previous scams in Caboolture, Strathpine, Svensson Heights, Capalaba, and Woolloongabba, targeting elderly and vulnerable residents and resulting in significant financial losses.
Police encourage residents to safeguard themselves by verifying business credentials before arranging any work, being cautious of unsolicited offers, not opening doors to unknown visitors, and reporting any suspicious activity immediately. Anyone with information about the individuals or vehicle involved is urged to contact Policelink and quote reference QI2502095926, or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
