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      “Please be aware of door to door callers and pedlars at this time of year.

      Some door to door traders may be trading lawfully, however please know that any person attending at your door attempting to sell goods requires to be in possession of a current Pedlar Certificate as per the Pedlars Act 1871. If unknown persons attend at your door, use your door chain (if available) and ask to see their Pedlars Certificate on every occasion. Pedlar Certificates are issued to eligible candidates by the Police and entitle the holder to act as a Pedlar anywhere within the UK.

      Should the Pedlar not be able to provide a certificate when asked, he may be committing an offence. Please contact Police on 101, or 999 in an emergency, if you have any concerns.”

      Please also find general Bogus Workmen advice here.

      PC Sonja Kaiser-Ferris

      Prevention, Intervention and Partnerships Department
      Edinburgh Division

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