Doorstoppers A major campaign has been launched by The Northern Echo aimed at saving people from the misery and heartache of doorstep crime.
Doorstoppers has the backing of the police, trading standards, politicians, utility companies and organisations which look after the welfare of the elderly. The aim is to raise awareness of the dangers of bogus callers and distraction burglaries, and press for a change in the law to combat door-to-door property repair tradesmen. | Worrying rise in doorstep conmen | | 9:35am Tuesday 10th October 2006 | | CONMEN are turning up on the doorsteps of the region's elderly and vulnerable people in increasing numbers. |
| Bogus workers targeting elderly | | 10:23am Tuesday 19th September 2006 | | POLICE are warning homeowners to be vigilant after bogus water board officials stole money from the homes of elderly residents last week. |
| Patrols target rogue traders | | 5:02pm Thursday 1st June 2006 | | POLICE and trading standards officials have joined forces to disrupt the activities of rogue traders. |
| Pensioner fleeced of £38,000 | | 5:00pm Tuesday 16th May 2006 | | A PENSIONER paid more than £38,000 for routine house repairs that should have cost only a fraction of the amount, a court heard. |
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