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27/11/2009 - Flood recovery tradesmen warned against 'approved list' scam

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Trading Standards have become aware that traders are being asked to sign up to an "approved trader list", at a cost of £200. 

A spokesman for Cumbria Trading Standards said " As far as I can tell there is no vetting procedure for inclusion in the list. So clearly there are dangers for householders who act upon receiving the list - our advice remains always to employ someone who is known or recommended to you.

"There is sufficient work for traders without the need to chance £200 on a list that may or may not reach householders in need of help." 

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