Hampshire Trading Standards is warning residents to be alert to cold callers at the door offering to carry out a free insulation survey of their home.  

The caller may make false claims such as they are ‘working for or on behalf of local authorities’, or that they ‘work with Trading Standards’. One report said the caller was in uniform, and that any insulation would be free.
The National Insulation Association (NIA) represents the insulation industry in the United Kingdom and have a code of professional practice that all members agree to follow.  It is recommended that if considering any form of insulation, you consult their website and for  always use an NIA installer or by calling 08451 636363.
For further information on energy savings you can contact the Energy Savings Trust on 0300 123 1234.
Trading Standards advise residents not to agree to work that is instigated as a result of a cold call, or via a leaflet drop.  Residents should obtain at least 3 written quotes from reputable businesses or traders who are either members of the Hampshire County Council Trading Standards Buy With Confidence Scheme or a recognised trade association.
Members of the Buy With Confidence scheme are fully audited to ensure their trading practices are legal, honest and fair.  All members have been checked for trustworthiness and compliance with consumer protection laws. Details can be obtained by telephoning 01962 833620, emailing buy.with.confidence@hants.gov.uk or via the Buy With Confidence website. 
To inform Trading Standards about companies offering insulation surveys where false claims are suspected, contact our partners at the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06.  Please try to obtain a name and address for the company.
If the matter is urgent, or where there are personal safety concerns,  contact Hampshire Police on their non-urgent number 101 or dial 999 if you feel threatened or intimidated.

Meet your local Police Team at the new drop-in service at your local TESCO SUPERSTORE: 

POLICE Beat Surgery/drop-in to be held at TESCO CAFE, BURSLEDON every month 
between 10am and midday. Come and meet your local Beat Team. We look forward to seeing you. 

We will be happy to discuss any issues regarding anti-social behaviour and crime that may be affecting you this summer. If it can't wait, report it on 101 (non emergency). 

TRADING STANDARDS will also be attending with us on dates in May and June. Therefore if you have any consumer issues or problems with Doorstep Traders or want information on the latest Scams please come and see them too. 

SUMMER DATES:

Monday 20th May 
Monday 17th June 
Wednesday 3rd July 
Monday 12th August 
Monday 9th September
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Message Sent By
Tracey Chilcott (Police, PCSO, Eastleigh district)