Home safety scam

Fraudulent telephone calls offering bogus home safety visits are being made to local households according to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

By The Newsroom

Published 9th Apr 2009, 14:26 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 20:14 BST

A ESFRS spokesman warned: "We do not make cold calls of this nature and that we do not allow any unauthorised individuals to operate under the name of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

"All visits by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are actioned by request of the homeowner. "All of our staff are uniformed and carry full identification. If you are in any doubt, please ask the caller for the contact telephone number on their identification card and call East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service to verify their identity.

"When a stranger rings your bell, be cautious. Don't let anybody in unless you are expecting them. If you do receive a call of this nature, please call East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service's Home Safety Team on 0800 177 7069."