DARLINGTON Neighbourhood Watch has issued a warning after reports of a team of cold-calling gardeners.
Teesside residents have reported the men offering to do jobs for £25, then increasing it to £125 after the work.
Watch co-ordinator Jacqui Snowball said warned people to be on their guard.
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