Local Priorities Fraud (e.g. bogus callers) Concern Update

Local Priorities Fraud (e.g. bogus callers) Concern Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Fraud (e.g. bogus callers, courier fraud, cyber crime), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Incident reported to us on 12th September 2026 that a gardener had been knocking on people's doors on Danesfield Road, and Dunstan Crescent, Worksop asking for work.

Male was 6ft 2 tall, slim to very gaunt in build, with short, crew-cut hair, possibly wearing jeans, a grey jumper and a black gilet. There was possibly a second male with him.

Just to make residents aware in case this was a bogus caller.

Any sightings or concerns please ring us on 999 or 101 non emergency number. Thank you

People in the UK lost £1.2bn to fraud in 2022, the equivalent of £2,300 every minute, according to bank industry group UK Finance. It said around three million scams took place, with frauds involving payment cards being the most common.

Fraud is when trickery is used to gain a dishonest advantage, which is often financial, over another person. Cybercrime is any criminal act dealing with computers and networks.

To report an incident of cybercrime or fraud and for further information visit the Action Fraud website at www.actionfraud.police.uk.

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