Police have issued an urgent warning to beware of bogus collectors and officials operating in the Sale area.
The latest report concerns a bogus official claiming to work for Greater Manchester Police, who knocked on the door of a house in Walton Road, and was asking questions about crime levels in the area.
A police spokesman said;”The man was described as a male white, 30+, years, 6 ft, tall, slim build, black hair and a small goatie beard, wearing a hi viz bib and showed a white card with his photograph on and the words ‘Greater Manchester Police’.
”The resident refused to answer his questions and he became frustrated and left. However he returned two hours later and when the resident refused to answer the door, he left again, possibly in a dark estate car.
”This man is NOT from the police and GMP want to remind residents never to divulge personal information to strangers. Report suspicious callers to Greater Manchester Police on 101 or in an emergency dial 999. Please share this information with friends, relatives and neighbours and remember;
The latest incident comes after a warning about bogus collectors in the Sale West area, saying they work for Barnados.
A spokesman for GMP said: ” We received a report of two males knocking on doors on Catterick Avenue in Sale asking for donations on behalf of Barnado’s Charity. The informant suspected this to be a scam after being asked for her bank details.
“We have made enquiries with the Barnardo’s Charity who have confirmed that this was not genuine as there were no agents in the area.
“Both males were white, wearing smart trousers, one of the males was wearing glasses. ”
The police spokesman gave this warning:”Always be mindful when opening the door to strangers and never do business with door to door Salespeople.”
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