Bogus Callers

There are a few simple things you can do to ensure a bogus caller does not catch you out.

Remember;

• Put the door chain across or check before opening the door
• Always check ID cards for official callers
• See if your utility companies operate password schemes
• For doorstep sellers, business cards are only of value if they give a variable business address and telephone number with an 01 or an 02 dial code

This advice is not just aimed at the elderly – everyone should be aware.

Distraction Burglary is ‘any crime where a falsehood, trick or distraction is used on an occupant of a dwelling to gain, or try to gain, access to the premises to commit burglary’ (Crime Reduction. 2004). Only two distraction burglaries occurred in Hart in 2003/04 one in Blackwater and the other in the Eversley and Mattingley police beat.

• Careline 01256 338892
• Citizens Advice;
• Fleet 01252 617922
• Yateley 01252 878410
• Crime Reduction Officer (Information and advice about security) 0845 045 45 45
• Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
• ‘Safer Hart’ Community Safety Partnership 01252 774476
• Trading Standards 0845 4040506
• Victim Support 01252 342777
• Neighbourhood Watch www.ukwatch.org.uk/fleethants.html

For door stickers please call the ‘Safer Hart’ Partnership Advice Line 01252 774476 or Hart Voluntary Action 01252 815652