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14
Mar 2024
Cold callers arrested after Harrogate woman in 80s hands over bank card
Three men have been arrested after a Harrogate woman in her 80s handed over her credit card in a door-to-door cold call.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement today one of the three men, who are from Middlesbrough, entered the woman’s home on the pretence of selling household items after being released from prison on March 6.
The statement adding:
Police investigations identified a vehicle connected to the incident.
The car was intercepted when it re-entered Harrogate a few days later and officers arrested the three men inside.
The statement added:
The statement said the men have been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
'Check before you open the door'
Police warned people to be on their guard against door-to-door sellers, who they said can be “pushy” and “threatening” and may charge inflated prices.
It urged people to:
- Check who they are before you open the door
- Fit and use a door chain
- Always lock all of your external doors, even when you are at home
- Don’t open the door unless you know who they are and are expecting them
- Don’t part with any money or bank account details
- Don’t be afraid to say no
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