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Sixty-six-year-old man arrested for scamming £270k for building works in Kenilworth, Solihull and Banbury

By James Smith 28th Feb 2024

Warwickshire Police has arrested a 66-year-old man from Stratford (image via SWNS)
Warwickshire Police has arrested a 66-year-old man from Stratford (image via SWNS)

A 66-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after allegedly scamming a combined £270,000 for building works from a number of victims.

Detectives are investigating reports from seven victims in Leamington, Kenilworth, Stratford, Bedworth, Solihull and Banbury who paid thousands for work that was never carried out or was incomplete.

An unnamed man from the Stratford area has been arrested on suspicion of fraud.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hainsworth from the Warwickshire Police Economic Crime Team urged people to take precautions when carrying out building work.

He said: "Try to pay by credit or debit card because you might be able to get your money back if something goes wrong.

"Definitely don't agree to pay everything up front. If the work is going to take a long time you might not be able to avoid paying a deposit but try to make the amount as little as possible.

"If the builder says they need the money to buy materials up front then offer to buy them yourself instead of paying a deposit, this way you own them should something go wrong.

"Always get a receipt for a deposit, and for any materials it covers.

"Always try to get recommendations from friends and family and do your research."

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information that may help with enquiries can go to www.warwickshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about or call 101.

Quote crime reference 23/238/24.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

     

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