However, it has recently come to light that three or four people may visit your home claiming that they were from your water company to install shower caps in order to save water. Or they will claim they are from Eskom to change electric bulbs for free. They have been spotted in many areas in London. Do not let them in. They are robbers who are robbing people at gun-point. Please alert all your friends, as you may save life. Make sure the front door is locked at all time and please do not allow children to open the door to strangers. Please inform your friends and relatives to alert them to this new threat to life and property.
Earlier last week, a family in Leyton was robbed by these people. So be wary of them and when strangers knock on your door, or ring your bell, look out of the window or other such place to find out whether they are people you may be legitimately expecting by prior appointment. Otherwise do not let them in.
There are other instances of con artists who would meet you in the street and trick you into parting with your money or valuables.
Dinesh Sheth
Newbury Park, Ilford
