Help to catch out callous criminals who prey on older and vulnerable people is available at the touch of a button thanks to a new partnership website.
Top tips, useful videos and helpful local contact numbers are among the features of a new website launched to help beat distraction burglary, bogus officials and rogue traders.
There's also an interactive quiz, downloadable leaflets and a printable window sign.
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| CI Clara Williams |
Chief Inspector Clara Williams of Greater Manchester Police's Wigan Division said: "Knowledge is a big part of the solution to doorstep crime. When people know about the tricks criminals use to con their way into homes and how to reduce the risk of being targeted, they can be on their guard and take steps to protect themselves.
"This new website equips people with that know how and I hope it sends out the clear message that doorstep crime should not and will not be tolerated across Wigan borough."
Both members of the public and workers involved in community safety are catered for at www.doorstepcrime.net which has a dedicated section for the public and one for partner agencies.
The helpful new resource has been developed as part of the Knock Knock Project, a Greater Manchester partnership initiative involving local councils, the police, Greater Manchester Police Authority, Trading Standards, United Utilities and Age UK.
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