13/09/2025
We’ve recently taken a few jobs on after people have paid and been left with a job not done and down on their money, please contact us even if you don’t use us for your projects, just so you can get an idea of if you’re getting ripped off, especially if it’s for older family members. 07794518855, or through facebook, it’s FREE for a quote and for any advice. Also please look into your landscapers/gardeners before going ahead with anything, thanks.
An elderly man in Crewe was targeted by a group of scammers, claiming to do garden and landscaping work locally.
The gentleman agreed to a small amount of work which he was quoted £4000 for. They asked him only to pay via cheque or cash.
Luckily he didn't have cash at home, and his cheque book was out of date.
He was asked to go to the bank to withdraw the cash for them. The staff at the bank took him through a series of questions, and refused to let him withdraw £4000 for this small amount of work. They estimated the cost would have been closer to £200, than the quoted cost of £4000.
The gentleman ended up refusing the work thankfully. But we're concerned that numerous leaflets have been posted around the area of Gresty Road in Crewe of similar scams.
It's difficult to know who is legit and who is not. Sometimes you can find out if the company is properly registered by looking on websites such as 'companies house'.
You can look for an address and website for the business on the leaflets, so that you can research their other work done in the area.
It may also be worth speaking to other local people that you trust, to use contacts of workers that they have used and recommend.
If you are unsure, don't make any payments until you have sought advice.
Stay safe.