Beware roof-repair scammer

Moreton District police are warning the community to be wary of roof-repair scams in the City of Moreton Bay after receiving complaints this month.

Police are investigating two reports of incidents at two homes in Morayfield on May 2.

On both occasions, initial investigations indicate an unregistered tradesperson went to a home and offered a roof-repair service.

The man was in his mid-20s and aggressively tried to convince the property owner that their roof needed to be repaired.

Both attempts were unsuccessful and reported to police.

In previous similar scams, had the man been successful in being hired for his service. Police say he may have collected payment but did not return to repair the roof.

They are warning the community to be on the lookout for this kind of activity and to report it to police.

Police will continue to investigate alongside other government agencies.

How to report a scam...

• ASD’s ACSC ReportCyber: https://www.cyber.gov.au/report-and-recover/report

• National Anti-Scam Centre – Scamwatch: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam
• Make an official complaint at your local police station or via Policelink.

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.