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How to deal with unsolicited callers
••If someone calls at your door and offers to do repairs to your home or asks to come in so they can show you the products they are selling:••
- LOCK: Keep your front and back doors locked, even when at home.
- STOP: Before you answer, stop and think if you are expecting anyone. Checked that you have locked any back door and taken the key out. Look through the spyhole or the window to see who it is.
- CHAIN: If you decide to answer the door,put the chain or bar on first. Keep the chain or bar on while you are talking to the person on the doorstep. (Normally, when the door is shut and locked, leave the bar or chain off in case you need to get out in an emergency)
- CHECK: Check their details before you let them into your house. Do not agree to any work being done or sign a contract until after you have talked to someone else
Cyber crime - Sadly a sign of the times are very plausible phone callers offering ‘quick fix’ solutions for our computers. They obtain bank details by deceit hacking into your computer – or worse still with your consent, after which you realise you have been defrauded and can do nothing about getting your money back as you have given out your details willingly.
Don’t get caught out
Action Fraud is an advice service or to report any scams or suspicious activity –
In the event of an unsolicited telephone call –
Never give any bank details or any personal details over the phone
If you are suspicious, you can sign off by suggesting to the caller to put the information in writing and then hang up.
Report it
Dial 0300 12302040 or Dorset Police on the non emergency number 101
Co-ordinator: Paul and Kaz Broad 01308 897709