Door-to-door sales concerns in Risca

Door-to-door sales concerns in Risca

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Fraud, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

We are aware of concerns over potentially fraudulent door-to-door sales being conducted in the Risca area, specifically relating to energy provider companies.  We are working to ascertain whether these are genuine, however please bear in mind the following if your door is knocked:

- Fraudulent or bogus callers may wear uniforms or have identification which is not genuine. If in doubt, do not engage with them.

- They may promote goods or services, such as a change of energy contract tariff, which sounds too good to be true. 

- They may ask for personal details from you. If you have concerns do not provide them with any.

- Genuine callers will not ask for bank account details or financial information. Do not provide bank details, or make payments via links they send to you, without verifying with the company they claim to be from.

- Always ask for identification from the caller - they should offer this voluntarily.

If you think you have been scammed by a bogus caller, contact Report Fraud using the link below, or Gwent Police via 101

https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/

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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