Bogus callers offering home safety visits have been made to residents within East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind residents that they do not make cold calls of this nature or allow any unauthorised individuals to operate under the name of East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.

All visits by the service are only actioned by request of the homeowner and staff are in correct uniform with full identification.

If you are in any doubt, please ask the caller for the contact telephone number on their identification card and call East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service to verify their identity.

When a stranger rings your bell, be cautious. Don't let anybody in unless you are expecting them. If you do receive a call of this nature, please call East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s Home Safety Team on 0800 177 7069.

For more information view:
www.esfrs.org