State Office:
Neighbourhood Watch Victoria
Victoria Police Centre
311 Spencer Street
Docklands VIC 3008
General Enquiries: (03) 8335 6002
Media Enquiries: ceo@nhw.com.au
ABN: 41 586 657 273
Incorporation Number: A0018739R
A friendly looking fellow is knocking on your door. They introduce themselves as a tradesman, offering you a “today only” deal for roof repairs or house painting – jobs you’ve been meaning to do, but haven’t quite got to yet. You’re intrigued as the price they’re offering sounds like great deal. But don’t be fooled, you’ve just met a fake tradie (also known as a travelling con man).
Fake tradies are dodgy tradespeople who offer to do home maintenance and repairs at cheap cash rates, then disappear with your money, leaving work badly done or unfinished. They tend to target older Australians and vulnerable people in their homes.
Fake tradies can be extremely sophisticated in how they try and attract your business. They know how to make their services sound appealing and look genuine.
Fake tradies will:
Sadly, fake tradies only end up doing substandard work or won’t finish the job at all. You won’t be able to contact them as they’ll provide you with a false name, phone number or email address. With your repairs half-finished, you’re angry, upset and out of pocket.
If you encounter a fake tradie, follow these steps:
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At Neighbourhood Watch, we believe everyone has the right to feel safe and welcome. We are committed to ensuring diversity, inclusion and equity are embedded throughout our organisation – in the work we do, the services we deliver and among our staff, volunteers, and the communities we work with.
Neighbourhood Watch Victoria
Victoria Police Centre
311 Spencer Street
Docklands VIC 3008
General Enquiries: (03) 8335 6002
Media Enquiries: ceo@nhw.com.au
ABN: 41 586 657 273
Incorporation Number: A0018739R