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Most callers to your home are genuine, but there are those who are not and precautions need to be taken to prevent these bogus callers getting into your home.
What you can do:
Criminals using false identities to try and get into your home to steal are known as ‘distraction burglars’ or ‘bogus callers’
Just because a caller says they’re from your water or gas company, the council, or even the police, doesn’t necessarily mean they are
Bogus callers can also wear ordinary clothes, wanting nothing more than a drink of water or to wash their hands - beware these requests, they are excuses to distract you
Don’t let visitors who are in a hurry, pressurise or confuse you - ask unannounced visitors to wait outside while you confirm who they are, genuine visitors won’t mind waiting
Always check someone’s identity even if you’re expecting someone to call - ask for an identity card, a letter confirming the date and work being carried out or a password previously agreed with the utility supplier which the caller has to repeat
Never use a telephone number given by the visitor - find the number in your telephone directory
