Citizens Advice warns roofing fraud is its top scam

Summary

Citizens Advice warns that roofing fraud is its No 1 scam, as growing numbers of people are targeted by criminals posing as roofers, The Guardian reports. The scammers may approach residents saying they have spotted a loose roof tile, then claim further work is needed on damaged guttering.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   18 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Citizens Advice calls roofing fraud its No 1 scam and describes scammers who pose as roofers, point to a loose tile and claim guttering needs further work.