Bogus Callers

The police are letting people in our area know about bogus callers in the area. The police have reported that:

Please be aware that we have had a report of a male attending a property in Market Weighton yesterday, stating that he was there to read the gas meter, the male was allowed into the house, he read the meter and then left (nothing was taken as he wasn’t left alone).  Later a call was made to the home owners gas supplier who said that they didn’t have anyone in the area so a call was made to the Police on 101 .  Further enquires made confirmed that the meter reading services company didn’t have anyone in the area reading meters either.

So please be extra cautious,  follow the advice below and ring the Police on 101  if you have any concerns:

Here's some  advice when somebody knocks on your door or rings your doorbell:

- Look to see who it is outside before opening up.

- Fit a chain on your door so you can open your door to talk to people with the chain engaged.

- Always lock your doors. Sometimes bogus officials work in pairs, and whilst you're distracted at the front door, another may be coming through your back door!

- Check the caller's identity before you let them in. If in doubt shut the door and call the company or organisation they represent. Remember to use the phone book, not the number on their identity card! If the person is genuine, they'll understand and wait.

- If still in doubt, ask the caller to leave and tell them to write and make an appointment so that someone else can be with you.

If in doubt, don't let them in!