Crackdown on doorstep crime as police and council set their sights on scammers
dailyrecord.co.ukKilmarnock’s Tesco store. The initiative – which will target bogus callers – is designed to put a spotlight on those known to flout the law and provide substandard work offered predominantly around the doors.A councillor revealed that the coronavirus pandemic lockdown hasn’t stopped those intent on fleecing their victims – they have merely adapted how they go about their business.Victims of bogus callers and doorstep crime are often unaware the crime has been committed, feel so embarrassed they are unable to make a report, and fear a loss of independence, while facing financial uncertainty in the future.Locality Policing Inspector Jason Peter said: “The message remains clear: ‘If In Doubt, keep them out.’“Rogue traders and bogus callers are.
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