Derg Area SDLP Candidate Jim McIntyre
has urged caution, following Trading Standards and the Police Service of
Northern Ireland (PSNI) warning residents to be aware of bogus callers claiming
to be from a department store.
It follows a complaint from a
resident who received an unsolicited call at the door from someone claiming to
be from a well-known retailer.
Mr McIntyre explained how the bogus
calls work: "The caller produces a form of ID which they show briefly to
the resident, then proceed to offer the resident a deal if she switches her
phone line to their company."
"In this case the resident
declined the offer and pointed to the No Cold Calling Sticker, which she had
displayed on her front door, this informs people that you do not wish to have sales
people calling with you and at this point the caller left."
Trading Standards contacted the
retailer and they confirmed that they do not conduct door to door sales, or
offer phone deals.
Mr McIntyre continued: "The
advice from Trading Standards is clear. Never deal with anyone who cold calls
at your door. Also, beware of scammers, who make contact by phone, you should
never pass any of your personal details, including bank account details to
anyone. If you would like to obtain a No Cold Calling Sticker please telephone
101 and ask to speak to the Crime Prevention Officer for your area."
"If you've had a recent visit
and suspect that it may have been from a rogue trader or a bogus caller, please
report the matter to Trading Standards, The PSNI or Action Fraud. I would urge
everyone to be vigilant and make sure no one else falls victim to this
crime."
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