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Bogus Callers

Wednesday 16 December 2020

No ID, no access. Homes for Haringey staff will always wear ID badges when visiting your home.

If in doubt about the authenticity of a Homes for Haringey work operative, check the list below and if you are still in doubt call us on 020 8489 5611 or if you are suspicious call the police on 999.

How to check if a work operative is genuine

Carry out as many of the below checks as you need to feel confident that the caller is genuine. This is to help you but if you are in any doubt, do not let the caller in.

NOTE: The below is for all works EXCEPT gas repairs and servicing, which will NOT be a Homes for Haringey employee, but will be from K&T Heating or Purdy. In this case, you will have been contacted prior to the appointment which you will have arranged for a specific job – check all these details with the contractor before letting them in.

YOU ASK...

THEY REPLY...

Have they got the job number?

(This is given to you when the job is booked and can be used as a 'password')

YES - they provide it and it matches yours - continue with the checks here

NO - DON'T LET THEM IN

Did they ring in advance?

(We are ensuring we now always ring before knocking on your door for an appointment)

YES - and they can confirm the conversation - continue with the checks here

NO - DON'T LET THEM IN WITHOUT CALLING US TO CHECK THEIR ID

Is their appearance right?

YES – they are wearing work boots (not trainers) and a blue top with the Homes for Haringey logo embroidered onto the left breast

NO – they are not wearing ALL the above - DON'T LET THEM IN WITHOUT CALLING US TO CHECK THEIR ID

Have you reported a repair? Do you have an appointment?

(We rarely come to your door without an appointment unless there are ongoing works in your block that you will be aware of)

YES - continue with the checks here

NO - DON'T LET THEM IN WITHOUT CALLING US TO CHECK THEIR ID

Do they have an ID badge that looks like this?

Example of ID badge

YES - continue with the checks here - we have reports of a name badge being used by the gang

YES - but it is not quite the same - DON'T LET THEM IN

NO - DON'T LET THEM IN

Is there a Homes for Haringey van parked nearby and can they prove it is theirs by unlocking?

(The lights on the van should flash when he presses the key fob)

YES - continue with the checks here

NO - DON'T LET THEM IN WITHOUT CALLING US TO CHECK THEIR ID

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