Posted on March 4, 2010 by by valerirojas

ACT Policing is warning home owners to be aware of an insulation scam in Canberra after three men attempted to sell insulation to a home owner in Isabella Plains - Canberra, under the now discontinued Home Insulation Program.

“Police is  reminding the public that the Home Insulation Program ceased on February 19, 2010 and there is no longer a government rebate available for the installation of home insulation.”

On Tuesday (February 23) an Isabella Plains family reported having three men come to their home and ask them to sign documents in relation to home insulation installation. 

Whilst at the home one of the men is reported to have acted inappropriately towards the 74-year-old female occupant of the home. 

The three men were described by the family as having dark skin, with the male who acted inappropriately also described as approximately 30-years-old, around 5’10” (178cm) tall and with a medium build.

If you are approached by anyone claiming that the rebate is still available, or anyone offering deals that seem ‘too good to be true’ please contact police immediately on 131-444. For more information on how to ensure you do not fall victim to a scam please go to the SCAMwatch web site at www.scamwatch.gov.au

For more information about the Home Insulation Program visit www.environment.gov.au or by calling 1800 808 571.

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