Bexley Police are warning residents to be on the lookout for bogus callers who are offering to do garden work. The callers, who have been reported to have a red truck and one of them is very overweight, have been targeting older residents with overgrown gardens.
The police are advising residents to:
- Never open the door to anyone they don't know.
- Ask for identification.
- Never feel pressured into accepting an offer of work or service. Politely refuse.
- Never accept any offer to be taken to a bank to withdraw money.
If you think you have been targeted by a bogus caller, you should contact the police immediately.
Here are some additional tips to help you protect yourself from bogus callers:
- Keep your doors and windows locked, even when you're home.
- Install a security system.
- Get to know your neighbours and watch out for each other.
- Be aware of the latest scams and frauds.
By following these tips, you can help to protect yourself from bogus callers.
If you are not already a member of your local neighbourhood watch, we encourage you to join. Neighbourhood watch schemes are a great way to help keep your community safe. You can learn more about them on this blog.
Source: Crayford Community on facebook