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Doorstep Selling

Other helpful contacts
If you are a South Tyneside resident and need help with something you have bought, cancelling a contract or worried about a trader's activities please contact us.

Call the police about bogus callers or being threatened. their local contact telephone is : 0191 454 7555

The following website links are also a source of useful information :

Energywatch

The independent gas and electricity consumer council are the body providing information on doorstep and telephone selling of gas and electricity supplies. The activities of sales persons in these industries are a common cause of consumer complaints.

Age Concern


A general crime prevention leaflet ( format) which includes advice on bogus callers and distraction burglary.

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Neighbourhood Watch

A factsheet providing information on bogus callers and how to check that callers are genuine. Local information is also available from South Tyneside Neighbourhood Watch.

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