An 81-year-old Cheltenham woman was preyed on by a rogue trader who charged her more than double the price he originally quoted for the work.
The woman was quoted £60 to clean her patio in the Charlton Lane area, but on completion he demanded £150.
When she said she did not have the money, he told her to go to a cash point, but she refused.
She ended up giving the man £120.
She ended up giving the man £120.
Gloucestershire police is warning residents to be careful of rogue traders following this incident. The trader was white, in his 50s and between 5ft 6in and 5ft 8in tall. He was wearing glasses, a black jacket and possibly had a northern accent.
