Dear All
Dear All
I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Fraud, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.
Dear Coningham residents,
Please be aware of door to door scams that involve criminals knocking your door and unexpectedly offering products or services and pretending to be someone that is not and showing fake id to make you believe that they are genuine. Fraudsters convince you to pay for goods or work which is often overpriced, of poor quality or is not even carried out. In many cases ,this work is not even necessary. They may use intimidation and pressure you to make quick decisions so that you agree to their demands.
How to protect yourself
- Always check their identity. If you are not happy about a person s identity do not let them into your house under any circumstances.
- Never leave your front door open/unlocked and unattended, so a second individual can't enter without your knowledge.
- Take time to consider your options and research costs from other providers. If in doubt contact your local Trading Standards.
- If you feel pressured by any cold caller, have the confidence to be firm and say so.
- Legitimate builders do not call door to door.
- Call the citizen advice consumer helpline following a doorstep caller on 03454040506
- Remember to take time to consider your options. Don t be pressured into making quick decision.
- Never pay upfront for goods and services you have not received.
- Think if they are legitimate company and if you did not have a written quote.Thin
Stay safe!
Coningham SNT
Fraud can affect anyone within the community, so we want to make sure you have the tools and knowledge to protect yourself from it. It comes in many different forms and across varying channels, whether that's through emails, phone calls or in person encounters. Some adults may be even more vulnerable to fraud or financial abuse, but it is something that everyone can be at risk of. If you’re concerned about someone you know, please contact your local social services and ask for Adult Social Care.
Please see a few resources below to protect you and others from potential fraudsters:
- Learn the ten golden rules to prevent fraud.
- Find out about the most common types of fraud
- Download The Little Book of Big Scams to find out more. The Little Book of Big Scams audio version is also available.
For more information and help and to report fraud, go to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre. Lastly, if you think you’ve uncovered a scam, been targeted by a scam or fallen victim to fraudsters, please contact 101 or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at Action Fraud.
We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years.
