Tarmac scams in rural areas

🚨 Rural Crime Alert – Please Read & Share🚨

We’re seeing reports of people going door-to-door offering to lay tarmac or carry out work at a “cheap price” because they “happen to be in the area" or "have left over tarmac from a previous job in the area". 

In many cases this leads to:

- Prices suddenly increasing by thousands of pounds ⚠️ 

-Property or valuables being taken ⚠️ 

-Intimidation or threats ⚠️ 

Poor or unfinished work If it sounds too good to be true — it usually is. Before agreeing to any work: ✅ Check ID and company details ✅ Get written quotes ✅ Don’t be pressured into quick decisions ✅ Never hand over cash upfront If you’re approached and feel something isn’t right: 🚗 If safe to do so, note vehicle registrations and descriptions 📞 Report on 101, or 999 if you feel threatened or in immediate danger 💻 Or report online via ➡️ https://orlo.uk/report_a_crime_lvTM6 🏠 Landowners, farmers, businesses and homeowners — please stay alert and look out for each other 👀 📣 PLEASE SHARE to help protect others