Bogus Callers

🚨 BEWARE OF BOGUS CALLERS 🚨

As the better weather is coming, please be aware of fake workmen knocking on doors, offering services or claiming urgent repairs are needed. Don't be caught off guard - Stay alert and protect yourself.

🧰 Common tactics to watch for:
Claiming they were "working nearby or at a neighbours house" and they noticed an issue.
- Pressuring you into immediate decisions or cash payments at a reduced rate.
- Offering to give you a lift to your bank to take money out.
- Wearing high-vis jackets to appear legitimate
- Refusing to provided proper identification or paperwork.

⛔ How to protect yourself: 
- Always ask for ID and verify it before letting anyone in. 
- Never agree to on-the-spot work from unsolicited callers.
- Use trusted, pre-booked tradespeople.
- If in doubt, don't open the door - speak through a window or doorbell system.
- Report suspicious activity to your local authorities.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Look out for others- especially elderly neighbours who may be more vulnerable.

Stay cautious. Stay safe. Share this to spread awareness. 💬

Please contact Police Scotland on 101, 999 or online contact us form.

Alternatively you can report to crime stoppers online form or call  0800 555 111.   

If you are ever in doubt over who's at the door, don’t let them in. Call us on 101 and report any suspicious behaviour. We want you to feel safe in your own home.