How to spot a bogus caller

They are teaming up to run a free safety event at the Lifewise Centre, at Kea Park Close, Hellaby, on April 3.

They hope to raise awareness of bogus officials and give out advice on how to deal with unwanted callers.

Andy Foster, project officer from South Yorkshire Police said:

“Bogus callers are people who claim to be someone they are not.

“They often dress appropriately for the role they are playing and usually have a story to get your attention.

“Most are very convincing and extremely persuasive.

“Often one person will call at the address and be speaking with the resident whilst another will sneak in the property to steal items.

“To gain access to homes, they may claim to be from the local authority and other public agencies or utility companies in particular they often claim to be from the water board.

“Unfortunately, the water board is no longer in existence so this is an easy way to spot that they are a bogus caller.”

Yorkshire Water operates a free password scheme for vulnerable members of the community. For details call: 0800 138 78 78.

For more details of the bogus caller event, call the Lifewise Centre on 01709 832455 or email [email protected]

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