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Cold Calling

Some people knock on doors to sell things or offer work. This is called cold calling. Sometimes, these people are not honest and may try to trick you.

Hartlepool Council wants to help stop this. They have made No Cold Calling Zones to keep people safe.

What Is a No Cold Calling Zone?

  • It’s an area where cold callers are not welcome.

  • Signs are put on lampposts and streets.

  • People in the zone get a sticker to put on their door.

  • If someone still knocks, they could get into legal trouble.

Who Can Have a Zone?

Zones are made where:

  • There has been crime or doorstep theft.

  • Many vulnerable people live nearby.

  • The area is small and clearly defined.

  • Most people in the area agree to have the zone.

You can also make your own home a No Cold Calling Zone by putting up a free sticker.

How to Get a Sticker

  • Stickers are free from any Community Hub in Hartlepool.

  • They were made by Trading Standards, Cleveland Police, and the Safer Hartlepool Partnership.

Need Help or Want to Report a Rogue Trader?