Saltdean and Newhaven residents targeted by fraudulent debt collector
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On Wednesday (February 17) a card claiming that money was owed was left at an address in Tumulus Road, Saltdean, while the occupant, an elderly lady, was not there.
On the same day, a man called at the home of another elderly lady in Iveagh Crescent, Newhaven, claiming that she also owed money. She did not part with any money and the man left a card.
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If you, or in particular any elderly person you know, are approached in such circumstances, do not hand over any money and contact the police on [email protected].
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