Grand Ducal Police have issued a warning about fraudsters posing as roofers in order to gain access to houses and extort money from householders. Police say they have recorded at least 20 cases in the last three weeks alone, particularly in the south of the country. 

According to the police, the fraudsters often gain access to the house by claiming they have noticed damage to the victim’s roof, for which they convincingly manage to demand immediate payment for carrying out work. Victims often agree, under the fear that further damage to their home may occur if they don’t. 

While repairs are carried out, police say that the perpetrators steer the victim away in order to provide another offender undisturbed access to the house and any cash and valuables that can be found while the householder is distracted. 

The police recommend not allowing random workers into the house and to inform police immediately where persons appear offering to work on the house in circumstances that seem suspicious. 

In case of doubt, call the emergency number: 113.