Be aware of who knocks on your door

Criminals target our homes to exploit us for money – they may knock at our doors and offer to sell us goods or do a maintenance job quickly for us. 92% of Brits say ‘yes’ at their door to avoid seeming rude by saying ‘no’.

Most sellers do not call door-to-door selling products or services. Often, those selling on our doorstep will have an emotional story or urgent reason why we should buy from them. That’s not the case – it's your door, your decision! If someone is trying to convince us to buy goods on our doorstep is a good indicator that it may be suspicious. Stop! Think Fraud

It’s best to take time to do our own research and buy things when we want to. Keep control of your door, only answer to people you know or people you were expecting.

When a stranger knocks on your door, sometimes it’s hard to know if they are who they say, especially if they say they’re a tradesperson or working on behalf of a charity.

When someone knocks at your door and doesn’t feel right, STOP!

Here are some useful links for if you want to know more about how to stop fraud or if you or someone you know is a victim of fraud:

Take Five To Stop Fraud: Take Five To Stop Fraud | To Stop Fraud

Doorstep Crime: Friends Against Scams - Doorstep Crime

If you experience fraud, please report it to Action Fraud or call 0300 123 2040.

You can also order ‘no cold caller' stickers to place on both the inside and outside of your door by requesting a Fraud and Scams Prevention Pack: Fraud and Scams Prevention Pack | Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner