Good morning,

We have had several reports of ‘Nottingham Knockers’  targeting homes in your area.
Be vigilant. Stay Safe. Do not buy or sell anything at the door.

Not sure?
Don’t open the door

Who are the Nottingham Knockers?
Nottingham Knockers are usually young men who go door to door,
selling household products. They are often dropped off early in
the morning in a particular location by a large van and are then
transported around that area throughout the day.

What is the scam?
They may offer to show you a fake company I.D for a company that
does not exist. They may also be carrying a large holdall style bag
which contains various household items at high prices and will try and
hard sell to make money. They will also tell you about how they are
trying to make a better life.

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When you decline their advances, you may be subject to verbal abuse and threats to cause criminal damage.
Not sure? Don’t open the door!
If you get an unexpected knock on the door, please check to see who is on the other side of your door before opening it. Either look through a side window, look through a spy hole, or simply ask out loud who it is. If you do not know them, establish who they are and what they are there for before you open the door. Please remember if the cold caller sales are unsuccessful, they are unlikely to return in future.
If you do experience any verbal abuse and feel intimidated, please call 101 and tell us what was said, and a description of the person.

Kind regards

PC Alex Prentice