Police officers issue a fraud alert over door-to-door salesmen

Derbyshire Police have issued a statement accompanied by relevant advice after officers received several recent reports of rogue door-to-door salesmen in Derbyshire, selling cleaning goods but vastly overcharging for them.

With the elderly and vulnerable being targeted, people are being advised to check in with any older family members, friends or neighbours to make them aware of the scam.

The advice being given is to not open the door to or engage with anyone trying to sell goods, or to anyone that is not expected at your door.

PC Peter Herrett from the Derbyshire Police Fraud Unit said: “There is a cross county operation targeting the activities of these criminals to bring them to justice and prevent future victims.

“In the meantime, we’re asking you to share this message far and wide, and if you see any suspicious activity to please report it to us.”

Recent incidents have been reported in Codnor, Draycott and Sandiacre, but there may have been unreported cases across the county.