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Sept 2022
Suspected Ripon rogue trader receives court ban
A suspected rogue door-to-door seller has received a dispersal order in court banning him from operating anywhere in North Yorkshire.
Police received complaints about a rise in aggressive and suspicious door-to-door traders calling at homes in the Ripon area uninvited.
During village patrols, two PCSOs found the man from Teesside, who has not been named, operating in Grewelthorpe.
According to a North Yorkshire Police statement, "a number of other things" concerned officers, "including his reason for being in the area".
The man been issued with a dispersal notice covering all of North Yorkshire. He was also reported for summons regarding the certificate and is due to appear in court at a later date.
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A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said:
Police advice on dealing with doorstep callers
North Yorkshire Police issues the following guidelines:
- When answering the door, use a peephole or door chain if you have one. Never invite a stranger who calls unannounced into your home.
- If a caller is legitimate, they will be happy for your to check their identity. Ask for ID and call their company. To verify a police officer’s identity, you can call 101.
- Take your time to make decisions about buying – ask for contact details so you can get back to them when you’ve had a think. Research the price elsewhere.
- Never give out personal information and don’t feel bad about saying no and closing the door.
- If you have concerns about doorstep callers where you live or have been visited by someone you think may be bogus, please tell us using the ‘report it’ link on the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling the force on 101.
- If someone calls at your home, becomes aggressive and you fear for your safety, call 999 immediately.
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