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Northumbria Police are urging residents to be vigilant after reviews of suspected bogus merchants in South Shields.
Shortly earlier than 11am on Tuesday 17 October, police acquired a name from a involved member of the family reporting {that a} male tradesman had visited an elderly girl’s home within the Harton space.
It was alleged that the person had beforehand carried out jet washing work on the handle throughout the summer time months. He then returned to the sufferer’s property greater than thrice to request additional fee of round £50 to £100 on every event.
An investigation has been launched by officers to find the dealer in question- after the girl, in her 80s, was tricked into handing over greater than £300 in money.
Now police have urged residents to be vigilant – and likewise to examine in on vulnerable relations and neighbours.
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Detective Chief Inspector Angela Hewitt, of Northumbria Police, mentioned: “This report is very concerning, and a number of enquiries are ongoing to locate the trader involved.
“I would ask that the public please make themselves aware of this type of scam, and talk to their loved ones – particularly those who are elderly or who may live alone.
“Fraudsters often prey on the most vulnerable in our communities and will go door-to-door trying to secure a quick win. They can be very persistent and persuasive when at the door of somebody who is elderly or vulnerable – so I’d urge caution and vigilance.
“If someone turns up at your door unannounced and is acting suspiciously, do not hand over any money, say you are not interested and lock the door. We would ask anyone who believes they have been targeted in this way to always report it to police as soon as possible.”
Det Chief Insp Hewitt added: “As ever, we would also ask the wider public, including businesses, to ensure doors, windows and properties are kept secure and valuables out of view.”
Anyone with any issues or who believes they’ve been focused by a bogus vendor or dealer is requested to report it to police through the ‘Tell Us Something’ web page of the Northumbria Police web site or by calling 101 as quickly as doable. In an emergency, or the place against the law is taking place, all the time dial 999.
