Junk Mail and Telephone Calls
Neighbourhood Watch have issued a warning following their concerns about the increasing number of junk mail and junk telephone calls.
They ask that people be very wary of such items of mail which promise cash or prizes, although not all are junk, many are and can lead to hefty telephone bills or unwanted sales approaches.
Useful Contacts:
The following addresses may be useful:
To reduce the amount of personally addressed junk mail coming through your door contact:
The Mailing Preference Service, Freepost 22, London W1E 7EZ - Telephone 0845 703 4599
You will need to allow at least 4 months before you see a reduction in the mail you receive.
To reduce the amount of unaddressed leaflets which are delivered by Royal Mail contact:
Royal Mail Door to Door, Streamline House, Sandy Lane West, Oxford, OX4 5ZZ
To reduce the amount of telephone sales calls contact:
The Telephone Preference Service, 5th Floor, Haymarket House, 1 Oxenden Street, London SW1Y 4EE
It will take at least 28 days for the telephone calls to be reduced.
Neighbourhood Watch Services
If you would like to know more about the Neighbourhood Watch Service contact Darlington Police - Community Safety Partnership - Tel: 01325 346832
or find out how you can help reduce crime in Darlington through the Crime Reduction Partnership