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22/04/2015
Police Warn Public Over Cold Callers
There has been a number of reports of 'distraction burglaries' in Belfast, according to the police.
Cold callers are believed to be walking into homes of vulnerable people in the area with the intent to steal items.
Police are reminding the public to be vigilant over unexpected callers.
Temporary Superintendent Bobby Singleton said: "To lessen your chance of falling victim to a bogus caller or distraction burglar we offer the following advice.
"Before opening your front door to any caller, make sure your back door and any accessible windows are secure.
"Take a moment to secure your door chain (if you don't have one, consider getting one fitted) and use your spy hole or look out of the window to see if you recognise the caller. Do not open the door unless you do.
"If the person claims to represent a business or organisation, ask them for ID and check it carefully (still with the door chain on). Genuine tradesmen should carry a photographic identification card and won't mind showing it to you.
"The QUICK CHECK scheme can be used to check the identity of callers. Freephone 0800 013 22 90 and an operator can quickly check with a range of service providers that the person at the door is a genuine representative."
(CD/JP)
Cold callers are believed to be walking into homes of vulnerable people in the area with the intent to steal items.
Police are reminding the public to be vigilant over unexpected callers.
Temporary Superintendent Bobby Singleton said: "To lessen your chance of falling victim to a bogus caller or distraction burglar we offer the following advice.
"Before opening your front door to any caller, make sure your back door and any accessible windows are secure.
"Take a moment to secure your door chain (if you don't have one, consider getting one fitted) and use your spy hole or look out of the window to see if you recognise the caller. Do not open the door unless you do.
"If the person claims to represent a business or organisation, ask them for ID and check it carefully (still with the door chain on). Genuine tradesmen should carry a photographic identification card and won't mind showing it to you.
"The QUICK CHECK scheme can be used to check the identity of callers. Freephone 0800 013 22 90 and an operator can quickly check with a range of service providers that the person at the door is a genuine representative."
(CD/JP)
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