新西兰警方警告说, 树木剪裁员欺诈的目标是老年人. NZ police warn of tree trimmer scams targeting elderly after $3,500 charge for poor work.

新西兰警方警告居民要小心不被邀请的树木剪切者和园丁, 因为一位老人因两小时做了质量差的工作而收取3500美元. Police in New Zealand are warning residents to be cautious of unsolicited tree trimmers and gardeners after an elderly man was charged $3,500 for two hours of poor-quality work by three uninvited individuals. 官员说, 这种骗局通常针对弱势或老年人, 他们可能不了解危险信号. Authorities say such scams often target vulnerable or elderly people who may not recognize the red flags. 官员建议多次书面报价,检查业务声誉,避免承包商迫使立即付款或缺乏适当文件. Officials advise getting multiple written quotes, checking business reputations, and avoiding contractors who pressure for immediate payment or lack proper documentation.