The police advise residents to refuse permission to anyone who knocks on your door to use your toilet, or phone or cut your trees.

If you have any trees to be pruned get quotes from reliable companies. Look up the Yellow Pages or look in the classified advertisements of our local papers.

Over the years police had received many compliants and reports about these people and if you are approached at home, just refuse and say your trees do not need cutting. Some residents have been given very big bills and sometimes people have been asked for payment prior to them commencing work.

Please note that not all the door knocking tree cutters fall into this category, but be wary and ensure you know who you are dealing with eg signwritten vehicle and business cards.

These people sometimes wear high visiblity vests. These people can sometimes be very persitent which can be very intimidating for elderly people so if you see these people around and you have elderly neighbours please keep on eye on them.

If you have any concerns with these people please get their vehicle registration details and pass this onto local police along with the time and descriptions of the people.

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