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Case No. 15490Fraud and threats (bogus tradesmen) · Co. Limerick · 30 Oct 2024

Gardaí investigate bogus tradesmen threats at Ballysimon home, Limerick

On Wednesday, 30 October 2024 at 1:20pm, two men described as bogus tradesmen called to a house at Norwood Park, Ballysimon, Co Limerick, where the homeowner is a woman. Reportedly, they engaged her in conversation, insisted on power washing the driveway despite her refusal, demanded payment once the work was done, and threatened her when she refused to pay before leaving. No arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development is a garda warning, published in November 2024, telling people in Limerick not to engage with cold callers, and asking anyone with information to contact Henry Street garda station.

  1. Reported13 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Reports of bogus tradesmen threatening homeowners in Limerick prompted a garda warning.
  • The men engaged the homeowner, a woman, in conversation and insisted on power washing the driveway.
  • The homeowner did not permit the power washing, but the men went ahead anyway.
  • The men demanded payment for the power washing once it was completed.
  • The homeowner refused to pay and the men allegedly threatened her before leaving.
Where
The two men called to a house at Norwood Park, Ballysimon, Co Limerick.
When
The visit took place at 1:20pm on Wednesday, 30 October 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said they do not have a proper description of the men.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street garda station.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
Other details
  • Gardaí reminded people in Limerick not to engage with cold callers.
  • The garda warning was published on 13 November 2024 according to one article header, and on 15 November 2024 according to its byline.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatReports of bogus tradesmen threatening homeowners in Limerick prompted a garda warning. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe men engaged the owner in conversation and insisted on power washing the driveway. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe owner did not permit the power washing, but the men went ahead anyway. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe men demanded payment for the power washing once it was completed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe homeowner refused to pay and the men threatened her before leaving. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe tradesmen called to a house at Norwood Park, Ballysimon. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe visit took place at 1:20pm on Wednesday, October 30. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said they do not have a proper description of the men. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí reminded people in Limerick not to engage with cold callers. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Nov2024
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigate reports of bogus tradesmen who threaten Limerick homeowners

    First report of this incident. Gardaí also warned people not to engage with cold callers and said they had no proper description of the men.

    suspectsuspectvictim, female