one in 10 (11%) said they’ve been left out of pocket after a tradesperson has not completed a job.
A new survey of 2,000 adults has revealed that residents of Newcastle, London and Sheffield are most likely to have experienced a tradesperson scam. Despite this, 23% of respondents admitted they were still likely to opt for the cheapest tradesperson available, citing the cost of living as the primary motivator. Additionally, 11% of people said they had been financially affected by a tradesperson not completing a job.
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