Maranoa police on the lookout for scammers after woman’s house was painted without permission

Police are the lookout for fraudulent tradies in the Roma region after two men demanded payment for painting the roof of a woman’s house, without her permission.

Police are reminding Roma residents to be aware of persons posing as tradesmen offering to conduct work on their houses. Photo: QPS.

Police have urged residents in the Roma region to be aware of people posing as tradesmen and offering to conduct work on their houses.

The warning comes after two separate two incidents around the Roma area on Thursday February 13.

In Amby, west of Roma, a woman reported that two men attended her house, allegedly painting her roof without consent, then advising payment was due the following day.

The same day a resident from Mount Abundance reported two men, who arrived in a white SUV claiming they were in the area to paint houses. Suspecting it may have been a scam, they reported the car registration to police which has revealed it to be a rental vehicle.

In a QPS press release, Mitchell Police Station officer-in-charge Sergeant Jeremy Smith urged the community to remain vigilant and encouraged victims to come forward.

“The Queensland Police Service is committed to keeping residents safe from these sorts of scammers targeting our local communities,” he said.

“We are encouraging anyone who may have seen this white SUV or had a similar experience in or around Roma over the past week to contact Policelink and quote the following number QI2500268722 or alternatively contact Crime Stoppers anonymously to provide information.”

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police link at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.