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Advice - Rogue Traders and Cold Callers

Dear Resident,

 

Humberside Police received a report of suspicious circumstances that occurred around 11:30am on Monday 28 July on Back Lane, Burton Pidsea. (Police log 569 of 28/07/25)

 

A male was seen to enter a rear garden of a property with no reason as to why he was there.

 

He is described as aged around 50, white skinned, average to slim build with shaven short buzzed haircut, wearing sunglasses, navy blue t shirt, grey colour shorts, dark socks and footwear. He was carrying an A3 sized notebook. He mentioned that he could repair the occupants front gate but this was refused. 

 

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.

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    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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    Darren Bainton
    (Humberside Police, PCSO, Mid Holderness)
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