Advice - Rogue Traders and Cold Callers

Advice - Rogue Traders and Cold Callers

On Tuesday 8th July 2025, a male attended an address on Lock Close, Pollington claiming to have done some work at a neighbouring address. A price was agreed for the work and was paid in cash. The male stated he would attend the following morning to complete the work however he has not done so.

Did you see this male? Do you have any more information about his identity that you are able to provide?

Humberside Police receive many reports each year about Rogue Traders or Cold Callers trying to force people to buy things or pay for work to be completed.

On many occasions it is the most vulnerable members of our community that are targeted.

Please read the below advice to assist in dealing with situations like this -

If you are worried about who is at the door, do not open it.

Don't allow colder callers into your address.

Don't be forced into making a decision to buy something.

Be aware, if issues such as holes in guttering are highlighted about your home, this is a tactic that criminals use. if work is agreed, then the price will keep going up.

Do not hand over any money, and refuse to be taken to the bank to withdraw money.

If you believe the person is genuine, take a card and say you will contact them later, if they are genuine, they will not mind.

Put a 'No Cold Callers' sign on your front door or window.

If you feel intimidated or threatened by a cold caller, shut the door and call the Police.

Please also find attached the Police Crime Prevention Handbook which covers a broad range of crime prevention advice.

Regards

Humberside Police

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Police Crime Prevention Handbook.pdf

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Michelle Cooper
(Humberside Police, PCSO, Goole)

Advice - Rogue Traders and Cold Callers

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