Bogus Callers

When a stranger rings your bell, be cautious. Don't let anybody in unless you are expecting them. Representatives of the water, gas and electric companies rarely make house calls without appointments.

If there is a real gas or water emergency, police and firefighters are likely to be present.

There are some simple precautions you can take to help ensure you don't become a victim of a bogus caller:

• talk to people through the door, rather than opening it when they knock.
• ask who they are before opening the door, then keep the door on the chain until you've seen their identification  .
• make sure your back door is closed and locked before answering your front door - thieves have been known to work in pairs, with one entering through the back while the other knocks on the front door.

Reproduced with thanks to the Home Office

Check the identity of all callers before you let them in. All employees of the major service providers will always carry identification and none will mind if you call their offices for verification.

Never let anyone into your property unless you are satisfied they are genuine
If you are in doubt.. keep them out
Call the police using 999

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