Safety Information
GUARD AGAINST THEFT OF HEATING OIL
POLICE ADVICE ABOUT SECURING YOUR HOME
DOORSTEP SELLING THE DO'S and DON'TS
FIRE SERVICE VIDEO ON DROWNING RISK
Smoke alarms are the most important thing you need in your home. Read what Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue advise on them - and use their e-mail reminder service to get regular reminders to check the batteries on your alarms.
And as you are reading this about smoke alarms - GO NOW AND CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS.
Guard against Theft of Heating Oil
Police Advice about securing your home
DOORSTEP SELLING THE DO'S and DON'TS
From Eric Spoelstra - Cambridgeshire Constabulary
If a doorstep seller knocks at your door
DON'T
· believe all callers are genuine.
· believe the 'scare stories' a sales man may tell you - they are
rarely true.
· believe genuine tarmac companies have 'loads over' - they don't.
· believe a cash deal is easier and cheaper.
· sign anything or pay for anything until you are sure about it
· believe special deals 'today only'- it's high pressure selling.
DON'T ANSWER YOUR DOOR UNLESS YOU ARE SURE.
DO
· check the identity of the caller by asking to see an ID card.
· challenge anyone looking over your property- did you give them
permission.
· consider if you really need the work done. Think before you decide.
Shop around for the best deal.
· ask the caller to leave you with information to study at your leisure.
· remember you should be given a right to cancel a contract after
'cold calling'.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE APPROACHES WHICH MAY BE MADE
1. "I'm doing a survey"
2. "I advise on house security /house safety"
3 "You have a loose tile on your roof
4 "We were working next door when we noticed........"
5 "We are only in this area for a week"
Here is some information and advice from Age UK on telephone scams - how to avoid being caught out. But remember these thieves and con artists are inventive - and will always be coming up with new ideas to steal your identity or cash.
This link will take you to advice on cyber security from the National Cyber Security Centre
Fire Service video on cold water shock and risk of drowning