WHAT IS A BOGUS CALLER?
BOGUS CALLERS MAY BE SMARTLY DRESSED AND CLAIM TO BE FROM THE COUNCIL,THE POLICE,HEALTH ORGANISATIONS OR GAS,WATER,ELECTRICITY COMPANIES
THEY MAY BE MEN,WOMEN OR EVEN CHILDREN
THEY MAY ASK FOR A DRINK OF WATER OR TO WASH THEIR HANDS. SOME MAY BE LOOKING FOR A LOST PET. IN FACT PEOPLE MAY USE ANY STORY.
ALWAYS ASK TO SEE COMPANY
IDENTIFICATION BEFORE LETTING
CALLERS INTO YOUR HOME.
BOGUS CALLERS OFTEN CLAIM TO BE FROM THE ''WATERBOARD'',''GAS BOARD'',ELECTRICITY BOARD'' OR SIMILAR- PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE NO
''BOARDS'' ANY MORE(IT IS NOW SEVERN TRENT ETC), SO BE IMMEDIATELY SUSPICIOUS IF SOMEONE CLAIMS TO BE FROM A ''BOARD''
The purpose of this message is to make you aware of a telephone number that can be used in the area covered by
Severn Trent - 0800 783 4444
this number can be used by the public to check the identity of any "water company" doorstep caller.
IF IN DOUBT KEEP
THEM OUT