SHOPPERS in Warrington have been warned to be on the look out for rogue traders trying to sell plasma televisions from the back of a van – particularly on car parks.
Trading Standards officers have received a number of complaints from shoppers approached by the traders.
The TVs are packaged and may also have accompanying promotional leaflets to give the impression that they are new.
In fact they are faulty and do not work at all – in some cases the screens are smashed.
Two men have been arrested by police and have been bailed pending further enquiries. But others may be operating in the area.
Anyone who sees any sales activity of this nature is asked to call police on 0845 458 0000. Anyone who has actually bought a TV in these circumstances is asked to call Consumer Direct on 0845 404 0506.
SHOPPERS in Warrington have been warned to be on the look out for rogue
traders trying to sell plasma televisions from the back of a van -
particularly on car parks.
Fake TVs offered for sale
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
