Crime Man charged with fraud by false representation after door-stepping pensioners in Fareham and Horndean By Freddie Webb Trainee Reporter Published 29th Aug 2024, 10:13 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A man has been charged with two fraud offences after pensioners were allegedly deceived in Fareham and Horndean. Paul Tapp, 41, of Shallow Gardens, Hatfield, will appear in Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today (August 29) following the charges of fraud by false representation.
Paul Tapp, 41, of Shallow Gardens, Hatfield, will appear in Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today after being charged with two counts of fraud by false representation in Fareham and Horndean. | NW Sign up for free emails from The News on our newsletter page here. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter.
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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. It’s alleged that he dishonestly made a false representation to a man aged in his 80s in Fareham between June 27 and 29, 2022.
This involved replacing guttering at the male’s address, with the intent of making £36,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Referring to the second incident, police said “it’s alleged that he dishonestly made a false representation to a woman aged in her 60s in Horndean”. This involved roofing work at the woman’s address, with the intent of making £5,500.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has issued advice regarding doorstep crime on its website . The force added: “We encourage our communities to read this advice and share with any elderly friends, relatives and neighbours.” Continue Reading Related topics: Police Fareham Horndean.
