If in doubt, Keep them out… Not all burglars have to break and enter
Burglars won’t go to the trouble of breaking in if they can just knock and be invited in. Always be on your guard when anyone you’re not expecting turns up at your door.
Bogus “officials” may be smartly dressed and claim to be from the council, water company or other organisation. Their real purpose is to talk their way into your home to see what they can steal.
Genuine callers will normally make an appointment first and will carry identification with their photograph on it.
Bogus “workmen” may say that they need to come in to check something or make urgent repairs. You also need to be careful of callers who offer to make building repairs or surface your drive.
Often they will ask for money in advance, even offering to drive you to the bank to withdraw the money you need to pay them. They could then simply disappear, or do a poor job very expensively. If you need any building work done, get several written quotes from reputable firms, then decide which one is best.
If in doubt, talk it though with a neighbour or someone in your family. For consumer advice telephone Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06
REMEMBER
- – Genuine callers will normally make an appointment first and will carry identification with their photograph on
- – Always put the chain on before you open the door
- – If you don’t know the caller, ask to see their identity card. Check it carefully and keep the chain on while you check.
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