It is not uncommon to hear about elderly people being victims of
distraction burglaries.
They are an easy target for
con-artists who rarely consider the psychological implications of their crime on the victim.
The actions this week of a Borehamwood pensioner, slamming the door on a would-be thief posing as a water board official, were a stand against crime.
No one wants to live in fear and be suspicious of everything around them, but times have changed and casting a wary eye over strangers who come knocking on the door is crucial.
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