Education on doorstep crime

Police in Forth Valley spoke to bus passengers about their campaign to tackle bogus callers and doorstep crime this week.

Officers travelled on two First Bus services in the Stirling, Clacks and Falkirk areas to promote Operation Monarda.

They offered advice on how to identify and deter fraudulent callers – and prevent themselves from falling victim.

Superintendent Maggie Pettigrew of Forth Valley Police said:“The public are reminded that they are under no obligation to allow someone into their home if they aren’t comfortable in doing so.

“Bogus callers often turn up at your door unannounced and people are entitled to question the legitimacy of the company or an individual before agreeing to goods or services.

“Through this activity we want to ensure that the public report any suspicious behaviour to us so that we can investigate all reports thoroughly.

“Prevention is key to deterring fraudsters and I would ask that our message is shared with friends and relatives.”

Jason Hackett of First Scotland East added:“We were delighted to welcome officers from Police Scotland on to our services to interact with our customers and help raise awareness of this type of crime in a bid to prevent it happening in the future.”

Anyone with information on this type of crime should contact police on 101.