North West Kent Neighbourhood Watch give the following advice following a recent spate of robberies by rogue traders
Lock your back doors and windows before answering your front door. Never leave your front door unattended. If you need to get something, close it until you return.
· Use a spyhole and ask who the caller is through the door first, then keep the door on the chain.
· Check their identification, even if they have a pre-arranged appointment.
· If you are not expecting the caller and they do not carry an ID card, do not let them in.
· If you have any doubts about whether the caller is genuine, ask them to leave and come back at a time convenient to you and when you've had a chance to ask someone to be with you. You can also contact Trading Standards with their vehicle details, company name, contact details and any other information you have.
· Before allowing any work to be carried out, it is best to obtain a quote or get a second quote from a recognised firm.
· Do not pay anyone for work before it is carried out, and certainly never go to the bank to draw out cash if a lift is offered by the people who knock on the door.
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