Households have been warned not to let 'toxic mould' scammers into their homes following the tragic death in Rochdale of two-year-old toddler Awaab Ishak.
The warning issued by Trading Standards follows reports of cold-callers targeting deprived areas, it's been revealed. Trading standards teams say fraudsters have been offering 'free' surveys to check for mould, particularly in socially deprived areas.
In some cases, scammers have then used pressure tactics to trick the householder into paying an 'admin fee' of £50 to £250, which they claim was necessary to secure a Government energy-efficiency grant. The scammers then failed to return to carry out the work, and victims were unable to contact them to get their money back.
