York scammers claim to be from youth offending services

sCAM ALERTCity of York Council has had reports of a scam in which cold callers in the York area are claiming to be part of the council’s Youth Offending Team.

A resident has told the council that a group of young people is going door-to-door in Osbaldwick, Haxby and Upper Poppleton areas claiming to offer services from the team and presenting a card, which has not been issued by the council or the team.

The Council says, “Our youth offending services never run door-to-door schemes or selling schemes and we are concerned that unscrupulous people are trying to trade on and thereby devalue the good name of the team and the work it does.

“We ask that residents do not support this scam, turn away these callers and alert their neighbours – particularly any vulnerable ones.”

To report potential scams please contact Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer helpline 0345 4040506.

North Yorkshire Police also recommend that people concerned about unwanted visitors should call 101, or dial 999 in an emergency.

SCAM ALERT – Cold callers claim to be part of rehabilitation scheme

sCAM ALERTCity of York Council has had reports of a scam in which cold callers in the York area are selling household items, and claiming that this is part of a rehabilitation scheme run by local probation, youth offending or prison services.

Residents have told the council that individuals are going door-to-door in York and the surrounding areas trying to sell dish cloths and other cleaning or household items.

They claim to have identification (ID) cards issued by the Youth Offending Team, Prison or Probation Services.

This is not the case and any IDs produced will be fakes.

Falsely claiming to work for the council is an offence, so please call Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer helpline 0345 4040506. North Yorkshire Police also recommend that people concerned about unwanted visitors should call 101, or dial 999 in an emergency.