08:49

Wingerworth and Rural Police SNT

Good morning , 

We have had another report in Wingerworth regardin cold calling. We are never going to stop cold calling however, there are easy steps to stop you becoming a victim of fraud or scams. 

Recent reports state that the males have been in prison and they have made a few bad decisions in the past and are trying and trying to support their family. They may well have an ID but they must also be able to produce a valid Pedlars Certificate. If they are not able to provide this then a ‘No Thank You’ and close the door is advisable. Again, we would like to be informed of any suspicious behaviour so we can engage with them. We would also suggest that your elderly and vulnerable relatives are informed of these latest incidents. 

Wingerworth & Rural will be at Wingerworth Parish Hall from 2pm until 3pm today 29th May. We will have a supply of No Cold Caller stickers for you to take. 

Advice supplied below. 

Please be wary of anyone calling at your home offering to do any work or asking for money. You are well within your rights to ask for identification and are under no obligation to let any person in to your property if you do not want to. Do not let a cold caller hurry you into making a quick decision by saying it’s a special price for today. Try not to let them strike up a conversation with you about other things and try to be a friend, and do not let them tell you that you will be letting them down if you do not agree to the work. Do not hand over a cash deposit, you should only pay a genuine business when you are happy with the end result of work carried out. If you or somebody you know has been caught out by a scam or fraud please contact Trading Standards. If you need advice on anything else please contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline or 0808 223 1133. If you notice anything suspicious please let us know via 101 or 999 if it’s an emergency.

 Thank you

W&R SNT