A “heartless” rogue trader who targeted an elderly man in Norfolk has been jailed.
Darren Moore, 57, was sentenced to a year and eight months in prison at Peterborough Crown Court last week.
He was given a criminal behaviour order in 2016 after defrauding vulnerable people.
The order banned Moore from “cold calling” or undertaking any work for people over the age of 65.
But when officers went to Moore’s home in Gunhild Way, Cambridge, they discovered business cards for property maintenance and documents concerning work he had completed.
Officers contacted the people referenced in the documents and discovered multiple breaches of the court order.
Earlier this year, Moore went unannounced to the King's Lynn home of a man in his late 70s.
He completed work on the roof and gutters, charging an unknown amount.
Moore admitted fraud by false representation, possession of an article for use in fraud and six breaches of a criminal behaviour order.
PC Ryan Parker said: “Moore is a persistent offender who heartlessly targets the elderly.
“He was fully aware of the terms of his criminal behaviour order but simply ignored it and continued preying on vulnerable people.
“I’m pleased he was identified and has been brought to justice for his actions.”
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