Bogus builder.A PENSIONER PENSIONER. One who is supported by an allowance at the will of another. It is more usually applied to him who receives an annuity or pension from the government. was tricked into parting with pounds 175 for building work never carried out. Police in Gateshead are appealing for information after the man, 75, paid the cash to a bogus builder. On March 21 a man claiming to be a council worker doing private work, arrived at the victim's home in Dorset Avenue, Birtley, and said work needed doing to his house roof. The trickster trickster, a mythic figure common among Native North Americans, South Americans, and Africans. Usually male but occasionally female or disguised in female form, he is notorious for exaggerated biological drives and well-endowed physique; partly divine, partly human, left with the money without any work being done. He was driving a white pick-up truck. Anyone with information is asked to police on 03456 043 043, ext 64126. |
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