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This is a report from the Community Safety Division of the Yamatake Police Station.

In the jurisdiction of Yamatake Police Station, there have been several cases of persons posing as contractors visiting or calling home in the name of roof repair or water heater inspection, etc. and recommending
(1)expensive roof repair work, etc.
(2)water heater inspection ・ replacement
(3)(3)Act of recommending replacement of leakage breakers
There are several consultations.

Characteristics of suspicious contractors who visit your home include
〇 Not wearing work clothes （ Wearing plain clothes ）
〇 Not giving out your business card, company name, or contact information
□ Trying to rush into an expensive construction contract, etc.

These may be malicious business practices.
To avoid being a victim of this type of fraud, you should clearly refuse the visits or phone calls
unless you need to ！
！
Do not talk about money, such as your savings or bank account . <2467>
〇 In case of suspicious behavior or persistent solicitation, call 110 ！
.

"Types of Malicious Business Practices"
https://www.police.pref.chiba.jp/seikeika/safe-life_publicspace-wicked_01.html
"10 Articles to Fight Off Malicious Business Practices" https://www.police.pref.chiba.jp/seikeika/safe-life_publicspace-wicked_02.html

It is possible that these vendors are preparing for a robbery. Please continue to ensure that your doors are locked.
Installing security cameras and sensor lights are also effective measures.

[Sent from]
Yamatake Police Station, Chiba Prefecture, Community Safety Division
1177-3 Tomitato, Yamatake, Chiba Prefecture
TEL 0475-82 -0110

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