A warning has been issued about bogus doorstep sellers scamming customers by posing as BT and United Utilities workers.
Police in Wirral have warned people of an influx of cold-callers posing as salesmen with several reports across the borough in recent days.
The scammers have targeted areas of Wallasey and Caldy, but Wirral Police say similar reports have also been received in other parts of Wirral.
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On Thursday, police issued a warning to people in the Seacombe and Poulton areas of Wallasey after numerous reports of ‘bogus callers’ who pretended to be BT salesmen were made by members of the public.
Today they have released further warnings on their Facebook page after similar reports were made from Caldy residents who said men posing as United Utilities workmen knocked at their doors offering their services.
While police said ‘most people who call at your home will be genuine’, they are reminding residents there are criminals who will pretend they have a reason to be in your home to get inside.
A spokesperson for Wirral Police posted on their Facebook page: “Reports of Bogus Callers in the Seacombe/Poulton area of Wallasey pretending to be selling broadband on behalf of BT.
"We have also had reports of similar males posing as United Utilities workmen in the Caldy area.
“Please check out our #OpShepherd Cold Calling leaflet attached to this post for advice on how to protect you and your home from bogus callers.
“If in doubt, keep them out!”
The warnings have been issued as part of the force's newest campaign, Operation Shepherd, which will see police use high visibility and covert tactics in a bid to reduce crime and keep communities safe during the festive period.
Patrols will be stepped up in an effort to prevent serious and organised crime, as well as burglary, robbery, sexual assault, domestic violence, anti-social behaviour, drink or drug driving and 'flouting of Covid-19 regulations'.
A leaflet offering advice on how to protect yourself and your home from ‘bogus callers’ has been posted by police which informs the public of ways they can recognise if they’re being scammed.
Homeowners and residents are advised to keep their doors locked even when they're at home and in the event they answer the door to a cold caller to always check for an official identity card and check it over thoroughly.
The leaflet also advises residents against keeping large sums of money in their home and to keep doors locked at all times.
Further advice on how to keep yourself safe from bogus callers can be found on the force's Facebook page.
