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| Daylight robbery | | Author(s) | Stuart Lister |
| Journal title | Unite, issue 368, November 2009 |
| Pages | pp 12-13 |
| Source | National Federation of Royal Mail & BT Pensioners, Unit 6, Imperial Court, Laporte Way, Luton LU4 8FE. E-mail: info@pensionersonline.com Website: www.pensionersonline.com |
| Keywords | Crime ; Financial services [older people] ; Elder abuse. |
| Annotation | Distraction burglars use a range of deceits designed to trick occupants into inviting them into their homes. In England and Wales, the police record between 12,000 and 16,000 such offences annually, but due to under-reporting the figure could be as high as 130,000. Older people appear to be targeted, because offenders regard them as "easy prey". Two crime case studies illustrate the the importance of being on guard to prevent such occurrences. To avoid becoming a victim, the author advises a lock-stop-chain-check routine. Lock - always keep your front door shut and secured. Stop - always pause before opening the door to collect your thoughts. Chain - ensure the door chain is engaged before you open the door. Check - ask strangers for proof of identity. If you are still uncertain, make them wait on the doorstep while you telephone the company, utility or agency they claim to work for. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-100201204 A |
| Classmark | TWA: J: QNT * |
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