Father and Son Jailed for Ruthless Roofing Scam Targeting Elderly in Surrey and Sussex
A cold-hearted father and son have been locked up after conning more than 20 elderly and vulnerable residents across Surrey and Sussex in a twisted roofing scam. William Smith, 35, and his son Joseph, 18, finally faced justice following a three-year police hunt.
Shock Scam: Fake Repairs, Sky-High Bills, and Crushing Exploitation
The Smiths ran sham companies, offering tiny repairs before hitting victims with outrageously inflated bills. They strong-armed people into coughing up thousands, netting around £86,000. Police warn the true total could be even worse — with some victims now dead, leaving families devastated and broke.
Their cruel game was simple: quote a small job, then “find” massive unseen damage and demand huge payments. One Goldsworth Park pensioner was quoted £1,730 — then slapped with a staggering £32,000 bill. After paying £13,800, the Smiths disappeared. A proper roofer later fixed the job for just £215.
