Beware of the Doorstep Conman

These movie clips have been produced by Tameside Police in partnership with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, Age Concern Tameside and other Agencies as part of the Borough wide Distraction Burglary Initiative.

They are intended to be used as part of Awareness Training Groups or individuals who may be vulnerable to Distraction Burglary or Bogus Official type of crime.

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General introduction into the concerns about the possibility of intruders getting into our homes. Click here to see the Introductory movie.

A Scene featuring a hoax caller - "the man from the Water Board" who wants to read your meter or check your water supply. Click here to see the movie.

Practical ways to stay safe. Click here to see the 'stay safe movie'.

Contact Details

Mr Les Taylor, Tameside Police, Crime Reduction Advisor, Ashton-u-Lyne Police Station, Manchester Road, Ashton-u-Lyne, OL7 OBQ

0161 856 9372 Les.Taylor@gmp.police.uk