Free insulation scam? Worried

Luckya

Not sure where to put this!I've had a man and lady round today regarding insulation and cavity walls. The first thing he said was were not burglars and then started going on about the area and how it's free insulation as we don't have gas here. He came back when my bf was in, we have a weimaraner dog and we put her in the back and let them in as we do want it, he asked if he could meet the dog and I always read things on facebook about people marking your house for dogs for dog fighting so that's in my head now and I'm panicking! Anyway he looked out back and to see if the outhouse attached to our house was suitable for cavity walls and he said not cos it's a single brick, he then went into the loft with my partner and came down, the girl asked to use my toilet and I let her and she wasn't long but we have floor boards so I'd know if she went in any other rooms. He took photos of the house outside and said someone would call tomorrow, they were from green energy brokers ltd but the surveyor form was for concept insulation. I'm not sure if they just use them and they just find the world, I'm not sure but I'm panicking incase my dogs get stolen when I'm
At work!!!! I googled the mans name and he is from malton like he said, oh he smelt like alcohol too so when I found the article of him owning money for fines and e was caught drinking and driving I was a little relived cos it sounded like him haha and that he said he worked on commission doing insulation and glazing. Legit?? Should I be worried?

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contact the company and check them out

jenniewb

If you are concerned, there is no harm in contacting the local Police team and letting them know of your worries and see what they say, if there have been a spate of burglaries or if these people have been reported. I'd suggest speaking to other residents, seeing what they said and also asking the people who visited you if they have any previous homes they have worked on so you can get their take on it.


If it is a burglary or scam they are risking a lot going in without masks. I know they say burglars are stupid (a few Policemen have said this to me) but this would risk them being identified especially if they left finger prints. I'm not saying don't worry, but if you did need anything to reassure yourself with before going to the Police or putting in CCTV or anything! I would have thought this sort of scam would sadly be aimed at those who are quite elderly and may not have a firm grasp of the internet or the time and energy to research further, you don't come across as being someone quite as vulnerable so again would be a bit of a risk for them to attempt anything further. But your right to be cautious in this day and age.