Carrickfergus police receive ‘multiple reports’ of cold calling
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Mid and East Antrim PSNI added: “These type of incidents can happen at any location across the area. Please check the identity of any unexpected callers , you won’t offend anyone by asking and legitimate callers should be in possession of Identification.”
Police went on to issue the following the advice:
Most callers to your home will be genuine, however if you are in any doubt simply ask for their ID and check the caller out. Quick Check is a telephone service which is available 24 hours a day all year round in Northern Ireland. Just call 101 and ask for Quick Check.
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