Homes should be a safe haven for everyone, especially for seniors who want to relax.

Authorities of a quaint town with a rich community spirit raised an urgent alert for the homeowners within the area as they look out for everyone's safety.

Queensland Police warned locals about a wave of deceptive activities in the area.

According to a statement posted on myPolice Queensland, the latest scam activity has targeted unsuspecting homeowners.

'Police are reminding residents to be aware of persons posing as tradesmen offering to conduct work on their houses,' the authorities wrote in the statement.

Scammers have been pretending as tradies to do unsolicited home renovations. Image Credit: Pexels/Life of Pix

This warning came on the heels of two unsettling incidents that occurred last Thursday, 13 February.

'In Amby, west of Roma, a woman has reported two men attending her house and painting her roof without consent,' authorities explained.

'They advised that payment was due the following day.'

On the same day of the incident, a vigilant resident from Mount Abundance reported a suspicious encounter with two men driving a white SUV.

These supposed tradesmen claimed they were in the area to offer house painting services.

When the resident sensed something amiss, they immediately took note of the vehicle's registration.

The vehicle turned out to be a rental unit, which prompted the resident to report it to the authorities.

Mitchell Police Station's Officer in Charge, Sergeant Jeremy Smith, emphasised the importance of community vigilance in the face of these scams.

He encouraged anyone who previously fell victim to these operators to come forward.

'The Queensland Police Service is committed to keeping residents safe from these sorts of scammers targeting our local communities,' Sergeant Smith stated.

'We are encouraging anyone who may have seen this white SUV or had a similar experience in or around Roma over the past week to contact Policelink.'

Reporters may quote the case number QI2500268722 when reporting an encounter.

Alternatively, vigilant citizens may also contact Crime Stoppers to provide information about the scam.

Queensland Police's report about these scammers should be a reminder that scammers could still penetrate the most tight-knit communities.

It's a wake-up call for all of us to be more cautious and to think twice before engaging with unsolicited work offers in our homes.

Remember, legitimate tradespeople should have proper identification and detailed quotes and should not demand immediate payment—especially for work you did not request.

Key Takeaways

• Queensland Police warned residents about individuals pretending to be tradesmen and performing unsolicited work on homes.
• A woman reported an incident with two men painting her roof without her permission, who later demanded payment.
• Another resident from Mount Abundance reported suspicious men in a white SUV pretending to be tradies.
• Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to Policelink or Crime Stoppers.

Have you or someone you know encountered a similar scam? Share your experiences in the comments below to help raise awareness within our community.

 

[Macarj]

She should have them charged with trespassing if she didn't ask them to paint her roof

 

[Veggiepatch]

If you require a service such as maintenance, YOU request it and not rely on shonky "door to door" repairmen to do the job.

If I found someone painting my roof without my permission, I would remove their ladder and wait for them to jump.

Then deal with it MY way.

 

[Mr Chips]

Did the police get them?

 

[Still Ebby]

If you require a service such as maintenance, YOU request it and not rely on shonky "door to door" repairmen to do the job.

If I found someone painting my roof without my permission, I would remove their ladder and wait for them to jump.

Then deal with it MY way.

Or remove the ladder and get the police after getting his number plates.
l hope this person wasn't daft enough to pay him !

 

[Leenie]

We had a similar problem about 15 months ago,after a bad hailstorm, I kept telling them my insurance was taking care of the problem.

 

[Veggiepatch]

We had a similar problem about 15 months ago,after a bad hailstorm, I kept telling them my insurance was taking care of the problem.

Slimy opportunists, the whole lot!

At a boarding house I lived at a few years ago, we had the kitchen benches replaced by two Punabis who rolled up in their work van.

A f**king 1990s Commodore sedan! REAL tradesmen my arse!

 

[Leenie]

Slimy opportunists, the whole lot!

At a boarding house I lived at a few years ago, we had the kitchen benches replaced by two Punabis who rolled up in their work van.

A f**king 1990s Commodore sedan! REAL tradesmen my arse!

They don’t give up, try to wear you down, and they don’t tell you they get a big pay out , one even said they would pay your excess up to $600 .they are still putting their adds in the local paper. No doubt people will fall for b/s. My insurer were great only not happy with the Chinese solar shit they replaced my quality solar system with. Checking out the inverter it only has 5 yrs if it lasts that long.

 

[Sherril54]

I`d be very suspicious of any tradesman coming to my home without being invited, because mostly the ones you ask to come don`t arrive at all!

 

[Jest]

who is that stupid?

 

[Sherril54]

who is that stupid?

A lot of people by the sound of it!

 

[Catherines]

Wanted wooden patio posts replaced recently in my Brisbane home with metal ones. Used a genuine (& well-known) site that refers 3 tradies to contact you. One of them did but when I asked if he had a registered QBCC licence number I never heard from him again! Probably would have also wanted upfront cash payment & then disappeared before starting or finishing the job!

 

[bombadier]

You KNOW what to do if dodgy tradies show up out of the blue and offer services with Irish, East European or other sus. accents, grab the lead pipe leaning next to your door!