Police are appealing for information following a number of scams reported in West Sussex.
There have been a total of 18 reports in the Worthing area and six in the Arun and Bognor area, where fake traders are charging excessive amounts of money in exchange for cleaning driveways and roofs.
Officers have released two leaflets they believe are linked to the scams.
If you have any information, or if this has happened to you, contact Sussex Police online or call 101.
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