DUDLEY borough residents are being warned to watch out for bogus gardeners claiming to be from the local authority.
The rogue traders are calling on people claiming to be from Dudley Council's Green Care Team.
They demand payment from residents for unnecessary work on the pretext the work has to be done and paid for by residents.
Councillor Peter Miller, Dudley cabinet member for trading standards, said: “A number of reports have been made about these bogus callers, although fortunately we are not aware that anyone has handed over any money to them.
“All Dudley Council staff carry identification but none will ask for payment of any kind on the doorstep.
"Payment would never be collected by frontline staff at the door and anyone who does encounter a bogus caller or who has suspicions of any kind should call the Bogus Caller Hotline on 01384 812045.”
Dudley Council publishes a list of approved traders on its website.
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