SNT Tackling crime together

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Permalink Reply by Alison on May 26, 2011 at 16:36

A young man came to my door in Hewitt Road a few minutes ago, he mentioned the council and that I may be entitled to free loft insulation, but said I would need someone to inspect my loft. I asked him for his ID. He said he was a trainee and didn't have one but was working with surveyors who were up the road and could go and get them in a couple of minutes but they would have to come and inspect my loft. I said I'm not speaking to anyone without ID, and closed the door.

If he/they are asking for access to people's homes, someone may believe them and let them in.

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Permalink Reply by Harringay SNT on May 26, 2011 at 16:41

Thank you.

We are aware that a lot of the Insulation Grants have now come through and the installers are working and might be looking to encourage as many as they can to apply for the grants.

However you are very correct not to let them in to your home.

These companies will contact you as a result of a grant application and arrange a survey. Based on the results they will arrange for their installers to do the work.

 

Do not let cold callers into your home and take the time to examine any identification presented to you. If in doubt keep them out.

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