Suffolk Police have sent out a poster informing everyone that at times like this scammers come to the fore. Please beware that they could contact you. Therefore,
DO NOT:
- MAKE SHOPPING PURCHASES FROM A COMPANY OR PERSON YOU DO NOT KNOW OR TRUST. ALWAYS TRY TO USE A CREDIT CARD FOR ALL PAYMENTS
- DO NOT TRUST ANYONE ASKING FOR TRANSFERS OR CASH OVER THE PHONE
- DO NOT TRANSFER ANY MONEY TO SOMEONEL WHO CALLS YOU OVER THE PHONE. BANKS DO NOT ASK FOR YOUR PERSONAL SECURITY DETAILS EVER
- CHECK THAT THE PERSON CALLING AT YOUR DOOR HAS VALID ID EVEN IF DRESSED IN A UNIFORM
- POLICE, HEALTH WORKERS AND OTHERS WILL NOT AND DO NOT CALL AT YOUR HOUSE TO TEST FOR CORONAVIRUS OR ASK FOR MONEY REGARDING INVESTIGATIONS
- ONLY ACCEPT HELP FROM PEOPLE WHO YOU KNOW AND/OR TRUST
- DO NOT AGREE TO ANYTHING YOU DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH
- NEVER DEAL WITH UNEXPECTED COLD CALLERS
THE MESSAGE IS SIMPLE: IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT THE HONESTY OF THE PERSON WHO OFFERS YOU HELP...STOP...AND THINK
THE POLICE URGE YOU NOT TO ENGAGE FURTHER. PUT DOWN THE PHONE. CLOSE THE DOOR. AND REPORT SUSPISCIOUS BEHAVIOUR