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Beware of bogus doorstep sellers posing as ex-offenders


 There have been reports of bogus doorstep sellers posing as ex-offenders targeting homes across Cheshire West and Chester, following a rise in such incidents nationally.

The unwelcome callers tell residents that they are visiting homes as part of a probation service scheme. There is no such scheme in operation, but the callers may also show a bogus ‘pedlar's certificate’ or permit to try to validate their scam.

Residents are being advised to report any incidents to Cheshire Police on 101, or to Action Fraud to help track down a scammer.

PRESS HERE for full report from Cheshire West & Chester Council.

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