Advice - Rogue Traders and Cold Callers

Advice - Rogue Traders and Cold Callers

We have received reports that there has been a male in the area knocking on doors and asking to use the toilet, asking for a drink or just to chat.

On many occasions it is the most vulnerable members of our community that are targeted.

Please read the below advice to assist in dealing with situations like this -

If you are worried about who is at the door, do not open it.

Don't allow colder callers into your address.

Don't be forced into making a decision to buy something.

Be aware, if issues such as holes in guttering are highlighted about your home, this is a tactic that criminals use. if work is agreed, then the price will keep going up.

Do not hand over any money, and refuse to be taken to the bank to withdraw money.

If you believe the person is genuine, take a card and say you will contact them later, if they are genuine, they will not mind.

Put a 'No Cold Callers' sign on your front door or window.

If you feel intimidated or threatened by a cold caller, shut the door and call the Police.

Please also find attached the Police Crime Prevention Handbook which covers a broad range of crime prevention advice.

If you have any information about crime in your area, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You don’t have to leave your name and you may even receive a reward.

You can also provide information anonymously on the Crimestoppers website

Regards

Humberside Police

Attachments

Police Crime Prevention Handbook.pdf

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Becky Armstrong
(Humberside Police, Police Constable, Scunthorpe Urban)