Cold Calling Reminder

BCU04 11022016 Somerset

This is a general message to all Neighbourhood Watch schemes to remind of the need to be wary of cold callers. These can take the form of persons calling at the house, cold calling on the phone, unsolicited Emails or post. Calls can vary from persons wanting to undertake work at your home to calls from people wanting to make appointments to discuss alarms, insulation etc.

If you want to have work done at your property please ensure that you contact workers yourself or ask family/friends for recommendations. You can also contact the Trading Standards office regarding their Buy with Confidence approved trader scheme (http://www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk) as mentioned on the recent NHW newsletter.

Police suggest that any unsolicited caller, phone call, Email or letter is treated in the same way - don't have any dealings with them, don't give any personal information (name, address, phone number, bank details) and don't reply to Emails. If you think that there is suspicious activity that is of concern contact the police on their 101 number - alternatively use the 999 system if you think there is a bogus caller at your door.

Remember - if in doubt, keep them out.