A warning has been issued after a number of suspected rogue traders targeted homes in Folkestone.

Police are advising residents after tradesmen reportedly knocked on the doors of several properties and damaged one person's driveway.

The traders in question claimed to be from a driveway and patio resurfacing company and are reported to have used aggressive selling tactics.

The first incidents were reported to police earlier this month in the Coniston Road and Godwyn Road areas.

But the suspects are also believed to have returned to Godwyn Road in the morning of Monday, April 5 morning with a resident informing police that his driveway was damaged.

Officers have now issued crime prevention advice to help residents from falling victim to rogue traders including:

• Do not deal with doorstep callers offering to work on your home or garden
• Check that the tradesperson is from the company they say they are from
• Ask for quotes in writing and ring more than three traders to ensure you get an average price
• Remember that traders must give you written notice of your right to 14 days cancellation when agreeing to do work at your home, including work gained from a cold call

To report aggressive or suspicious doorstep sellers in the area call 101 or contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Services Helpline on 03454 040506 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.