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Choosing a trader and avoiding rogue traders
How to spot, avoid and report fraudulent traders. Where to find a good trader.
Find a trusted trader
There are several schemes that could help you find good traders:
- Buy with confidence scheme
- Gas Safe Register (anyone carrying out gas installation work must be on this register)
- Handyperson - if you're aged over 60 or have a disability
- Kent County Council scheme
- London Borough of Bexley scheme
- NICEIC (electrical contractor register)
- Surrey County Council scheme
- TrustMark scheme
- Which? Trusted Traders
Citizens Advice has published guidance to help you choose a reputable and reliable trader.