Follow our simple advice to keep yourself safe!

If anyone you don’t know turns up at your door, you should always ask to see their identification before letting them in.

Unfortunately, the elderly are especially vulnerable, but we are working with Age Concern, Help the Aged and the police to ensure they don’t fall victim to this particularly unpleasant crime.

Follow our ‘Lock, Stop, Chain, Check’ advice below and keep yourself safe.

Staying safe tips
LOCK: Make sure your door is locked when you’re at home and don’t unlock it until you’re sure who is on the other side.

STOP: If someone appears at your door, and you’re not expecting any visitors, check that all the doors are locked. Look through the spy-hole or the window to see who it is.

CHAIN: If you decide to open the door, put the door chain or bar on first. Keep the bar or chain on while you are talking.

(Normally, when the door is shut and locked, leave the bar or chain off, in case you need to get out in an emergency)

CHECK: Ask for, and double check, their identity card. And if you’re still not sure, ask for a number you can ring to confirm their identity. If they can’t show you any identification, don’t let them in.