[RINGMASTER COMMUNITY MESSAGING - SOMERSET WEST - BCU07 01122014]
GENERAL REMINDER REGARDING CALLERS AT THE DOOR
Please remind members not to have dealings with any unsolicited callers whether they are at the door, calling by phone, sending Emails or writing to you. They may be offering to buy or sell items; perhaps offering to provide crime prevention advice, repair guttering or cut trees down; or they may ask to gain access inside the property.
Whatever the excuse do not have dealings with them in any form.
Distraction burglaries are not common in Somerset, but there have been a couple of instances recently where elderly residents have been duped. Police Officers are keen to ensure that awareness in the community is raised and hopefully the likelihood of further victims will be reduced.
Remember all suspicious activity or callers should be reported as soon as possible to the police on 101 or in an emergency 999.
There is also a leaflet attached which provides some basic information on protecting yourself from Fraud. There are a limited number of paper copies available from the NHW office - contact Lindsey to order on 01278-644799.
If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111. For general information about Neighbourhood Watch nationally see the www.ourwatch.org.uk website.
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