Do you know who you are talking to?

POLICE have issued a warning about the cold calls that nearly everyone receives on an almost daily basis.
whether it’s from companies offering to reclaim mis-sold PPI, a knock on the door from a doorstep seller or charity, or a random email or letter asking you for money in a non-direct way, all should be treated with caution.
Most people hang up the phone, delete the email or shut the door – but some fraudsters are so convincing they fool some people.
Posing as banks, solicitors, police officers and other professionals, they try to part people from their hard earned cash.
Inspector Ian Stead said, “Fraud and internet crime costs our economy an estimated £73 billion every year, with money being used to fund crimes like drug smuggling, terrorism and people trafficking.
“We receive reports of different types of fraudulent activity including bogus cold callers and scam phone calls. Everyone needs to be vigilant when it comes to fraud, and never reveal personal details about yourself until you can be 100 per cent certain you know who you’re talking to.”
Police say people should never give any personal information to anyone before verifying who they are.
Anyone who has been a victim of fraud should contact Cheshire Police on 101, or 999 if there is a crime in progress. Alternatively you can contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Visit www.actionfraud.police.uk for more advice and information on fraud