A South West tradesman has been jailed for more than three years after he admitted running a fraudulent business. Daniel Denison appeared at Bristol Crown Court this week where he was sentenced for a number of offences relating to incidents between October 1, 2016 and April 30, 2018. The court… Read More
Rogue Traders
Homeowners warned to be alert as builder fraud increases
In response to the rise in the number of building fraud claims across the South West, a week-long campaign aims to raise awareness among homeowners. Starting on Monday, 25 April 2022, the joint initiative between Trading Standards South West (TSSW) and the 11 South West local authority Trading Standards services… Read More
Motor trader convicted of selling unroadworthy truck
A motor trader who sold an unroadworthy tipper truck and misled a buyer in Portland has been ordered to pay £3850 pounds in compensation, fines and costs. On 9 September 2021 at Poole Magistrates’ Court, Andrew James Ostolski, aged 41 of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire pleaded guilty to offences under the Road… Read More
Rogue trader cons thousands from NHS worker
A rogue trader conned an NHS worker on maternity leave out of £3,000 during the Covid pandemic. The case was investigated following a complaint that Miles Maughan, 27, had poorly installed a dropped kerb and a tarmac driveway in Thornbury. The driveway had sunk and caused various trip hazards, amongst… Read More
Rogue trader who scammed elderly jailed
A rogue trader who scammed pensioners for gardening work has been jailed. Rocky Johnstone was due to be sentenced two weeks ago but attended Bristol Crown Court drunk and was remanded in custody. He was dealt with at the court yesterday. (March 18, 2021) The 36-year-old, of Compton Bassett near Calne… Read More
TSSW protects consumers as Government Green Homes Grant launches
As the Government launches the Green Homes Grant today, Trading Standards South West begins a campaign to help protect consumers from the threat of fraud. The Green Homes Grant is an initiative to get homeowners to invest money in improving the energy-efficiency of their property – while also giving the… Read More