Suspicious Telephone Calls
IMPORTANT
POLICE INFORMATION – SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE CALLS
Dear Resident
Over the last few days a number of Aughton and Ormskirk residents have received telephone calls from a company claiming to offer free burglar alarms. The salesperson says that they have representatives in the area and that they will visit and survey the house for a free alarm, valued at £4,000.
They will tell you that they will also waive the £450 installation cost and the annual maintenance cost.
Does this sound too good to be true? Of course it does – because it is!
If you let them into your house they may try to persuade you of the benefits of their burglar alarm systems. They may also tell you that they are working with the police. This is not true. Unscrupulous sales people prey on those who might feel insecure, especially following the recent burglaries in the area.
Police advice is never to purchase from anyone cold calling on the telephone or from anyone who calls at your home unannounced. If you receive a call like this, you are advised to make a note of the telephone number of the caller, tell them that you are not interested in their product and that you will be informing the police of their call.
Lancashire Trading Standards have been contacted regarding the alarm company and police enquiries are continuing.
Please pass this information to your friends and family.
If you receive any calls of this nature that you are not happy about please contact the police on any of the following numbers:
General Police Enquiries: 0845 1 25 35 45
Town Green Police Station: 01695 424000
Emergencies Only: 999
If you would like advice and information on security and crime prevention please contact the crime prevention team on 01695 566353/566354. They will provide free, independent advice on ensuring that your home is safe and secure.
Thank you for your co-operation.
PC Ken Lees & PCSO Jill Reid – Aughton Police Station – 01695 424000