If you have any doubt – keep them out

There have been a few calls from residents about door to door step sellers in the Bewdley area today (13/08/24) often known as                  “Nottingham Knockers”

These people may often offer household cleaning products for sale from rucksacks or suitcases.

Please be vigilant, do not purchase anything and never hand over cash on your doorstep.

Always ensure your property is fully secure.

The items offered are often of low quality and advertised at inflated prices.

* Those involved may claim to be part of rehabilitation schemes and could produce ID cards – these are entirely false and have no legal bearing.

The following advice will help tackling doorstep sellers:

• Close and lock your back door before answering the front door
• Use a spy hole, chain or window to have a look at the caller before answering the door. If you do not recognise them speak through the closed and locked door
• Never buy goods and services from people calling unexpectedly or unannounced at your door

·  If the caller is selling something or offering work on your house or garden tell them that you are not interested and ask them to leave.