Two men are accused of swindling elderly homeowners in Kent by convincing them that chimney and roof repairs were needed, then charging for work they say was unnecessary. According to reports, Nelson Cooper, 39, and Scott Smith, 33, targeted properties between September 2024 and January 2025. The scheme is described as involving visits to homes where the occupants were persuaded to pay for repairs to chimneys and roofing. The total amount reported to have been taken from victims is £25,000. The allegations state that the men exploited the vulnerability of older residents by presenting repairs as urgent or required, leading homeowners to part with money for services they may not have agreed to or that were not actually necessary. The accounts describe the matter as a fraud involving overcharging and misrepresentation. The reports focus on the defendants’ conduct during the stated period across Kent and the impact on those affected.