I’ve received a report of a bogus caller who tried (unsuccessfully, I’m glad to say) to con his way into a house in Cheadle Hulme, pretending to be from Scottish Power.

Just a reminder to be on the look-out for bogus callers.  The advice is:

• When answering their door remind people to always use their door chain, check who is there by looking through a window, door viewer and always ask for identification – IF IN DOUBT KEEP THEM OUT!
• Please advise people not to do business or accept services from a cold caller on the telephone or at the door
• Remind people to lock all doors and windows securely
• Double check with family, friends and people they know within organisations they deal with to check the authenticity of callers