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27
Jan
Warning after conmen target vulnerable resident in Knaresborough
Police have issued a warning after conmen have been reported in the Knaresborough area offering “unsolicited work”.
Officers said three males targeted a vulnerable resident yesterday (January 26) where they used “pressuring tactics” to obtain money.
In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said the men obtained £1,000 for “unnecessary services”.
The force said:
Please do not feel compelled to hand over money to anyone at your door. Contact us immediately if someone attempts to pressure you.
If these individuals approached your property, or if you have any information that may assist our enquiries, please get in touch quoting incident number 12260015635.
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