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Dear resident,
Since 1 January this year Surrey Police have received over 100 reports of doorstep crime which equated to an average loss of nearly £10,000 per person.
64% of victims lived on their own and their average age was 80.
Uninvited doorstep callers often show up unannounced and try to pressure you into getting work done on your house, like fixing your roof, driveway, gutters, or trees. They'll often claim they're just in the neighbourhood and can offer a super cheap price.
This is the type of common trick used by criminals, often targeting vulnerable people. They pressure residents into making quick decisions, often raising the price or delivering poor-quality work. Sometimes, they don’t do any work at all, leaving people out of pocket by up to hundreds of thousands of pounds
You can help stop this crime by looking out for neighbours, friends and family and by reporting anything suspicious.
Come along to our free webinar (jointly hosted by Trading Standards and Surrey Police) on Tuesday, 24 September between 1pm and 2pm to find out more. The session will also be in British Sign Language and have subtitles.
You are welcome to attend, no matter where you live!
Sign up for the event is via Eventbrite here: How to safe from doorstep crime Tickets, Tue 24 Sep 2024 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
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