Deaf Male cold calling.

Deaf Male cold calling.

This week we have had complaints all over the Wrexham rural area about a deaf male cold calling to sell goods. We have also been told he does not have a Pedlar's certificate so should not be doing this. If you see this male please contact 101 and let NWPolice know. As we would like to have a word with him.

"Cold calling is not illegal. It can occur in person, at your doorstep or via telephone but it can be very annoying or sometimes intimidating."

Here are some tips to help spot cold callers and what to do:

If you aren't expecting to hear from a salesperson or business, be cautious of your dealings with them. Do not feel pressured into handing over money or bank account details to pay for a product or service that you weren't planning to buy before they called or arrived at your door.

You are well within your rights to hang up the phone or shut your door with a 'no thank you'. Do not feel compelled to enter into any conversation with them, if you do not wish to.

"If you see anybody acting suspiciously in your area, you can report it to NWPolice ringing 101. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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Dean Sawyer
(North Wales Police, We Don't Buy Crime, Wrexham Rural)