Published:
9:00 AM January 9, 2022
Norfolk’s fraudsters are always looking to scam people out of their hard earned cash, from fake calls about outstanding debt to fraudulent water workers here are some of the latest tricks to look out for.
Doorstep cold callers pretending to be from a water company
Norfolk trading standards has issued a warning to people across Norfolk following a distraction burglary on King’s Lynn’s Fairstead Estate on Thursday, December 30.
It happened at around 4pm, when two unknown men knocked on the door of a property in Bure Close, claiming to be from a water company, investigating a damaged pipe.
After being led into the house, one of the men distracted someone living in the property downstairs with pipes and taps by a kitchen sink, while the other suspect moved upstairs.
After both the men had left the address, it was discovered that valuable gold jewellery had been stolen from the home.
Both suspects were described as ‘white young men’ of slim build and average height.
Officers are asking for anyone who may have seen suspicious activity or have dash cam footage from the area at the time to get in touch.
Those with information are asked to contact DC Gemma Garner at Swaffham Police Station on 101, quoting crime reference number 36/96464/21.
For full details of what to do if approached in this way visit Norfolk County Council’s scam alerts page here.
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