POLICE officers joined forces with other local agencies to crack down on rogue traders in the borough.
Officers from West Mercia Police, Worcestershire Trading Standards, and Redditch Borough Council Community Safety carried out checks across the town.
They visited sites where tradespeople were working to verify their legitimacy and ensure residents had received proper documentation and quotes.
The operation followed a rise in doorstep scams and aimed to reassure the public while deterring criminal activity.
Insp Richard Field, from Redditch Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT), said: “Operations like this are vital in protecting our communities.
“We’re pleased to report that all traders we spoke to were genuine, but we’ll continue these checks to keep rogue traders out of Redditch.”
Residents were also engaged during the visits to confirm satisfaction with the work and paperwork provided.
The Safer Redditch Partnership is urging residents to remain vigilant and follow key safety advice including do not buy from doorstep traders or open the door to unknown callers, use a door chain and display ‘no doorstep callers’ signage. People are also being advised to always check ID and note vehicle or business details.
Coun Monica Stringfellow, Redditch Borough Council’s portfolio holder for community services, said: “Doorstep scammers should know that Redditch is onto them.
“Our community and agencies are united in keeping residents safe.”
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