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Prevention | Bogus Callers |
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Bogus
Callers
Not
all burglars break into homes - some will try to trick or con
their way in. They are known as bogus callers and will pretend
to be on official business from respectable concerns such as the
Utility Companies - Gas, Electricity and Water - or the Council.
They may claim to be tradesmen or workmen calling to carry out
urgent repairs.
Bogus
callers succeed because they sound believable, so don't be fooled.
Make sure in your own mind that they are whom they claim to be
by following these simple steps:
- Think
before you open the door - use your chain and spy hole or
look out of the window to see if you recognise them.
- Ask
callers for proof of identity. Genuine tradesmen should carry
an identification card with their photograph on. Check this
carefully. If you are unsure, telephone the company the caller
claims to represent.
- The
Utilities now offer a password identification system. Any
caller from one of these companies should be able to give
a pre-arranged password as additional proof of identity.
- Beware
of callers who attempt to distract you by claiming that they
have seen something untoward in your rear garden or somewhere
which may encourage you to leave your house - they may have
an accomplice awaiting this distraction.
- If
you are not convinced of the identity of the caller, don't
let them in. Ask the caller to come back later and arrange
for a friend, relative or neighbour to be present on their
return or ask the caller to contact this person.
Treat
every stranger with caution. If you are still worried, dial 999
immediately and ask for the police.
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