Police and Purmerend launch campaign to combat doorstep fraud targeting residents
Residents of Purmerend are being warned about a rise in doorstep fraud, where criminals pose as officials to steal money and valuables. A new campaign offers free door stickers and awareness sessions to help protect vulnerable citizens from scams.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Fraud Type | Fake police officers, bank employees, or other officials |
| Common Tricks | Claims of local burglaries, unsafe valuables, requests for PIN codes |
| Locations for Stickers | Stadhuis, Purmerend Library, Beemster Library, Wheermolen, De Vaart, etc. |
| Sticker Message | “NO, no visitors at the door to collect money, bank cards and/or jewellery!” |
| Awareness Sessions | Available for groups; email police for booking |
| Police Advice | Never let strangers in, share details, or hand over belongings |
The Dutch police are responsible for enforcing the law and protecting citizens from criminal activities, including fraud. In this case, they collaborate with local municipalities like Purmerend to raise awareness and provide tools to prevent scams targeting residents.
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Police warn of fraud
Criminals are devising all kinds of tricks to gain access to your home and make off with your valuable possessions. They deceive you by posing as, for example, a bank or police employee.
To warn residents, posters are being displayed in various locations in Purmerend and door stickers are available. The police and municipality are collaborating on this campaign.
Fake police officers are fraudsters who pose as police officers. They sometimes use the names of actual officers or parts of the uniform. They often call you first or send a letter. For example, they may claim there has been a burglary in the area. Or they tell you that your money and jewellery are not safe. They then ask for money, bank cards, PIN codes or jewellery, supposedly to keep them ‘safe’. The police will never ask for money, valuables or bank details.
What can you do?
- Do not let strangers into your home, even if they claim to be from the police, bank or another organisation.
- Do not share personal information.
- Are you being pressured? Hang up immediately.
- Never hand over your belongings.
- Do you not trust the situation? Always call 112.
Free door stickers available
A door sticker has been created for the campaign. This sticker is designed to deter criminals and raise awareness among residents. From Tuesday 31 March, you can collect a free door sticker at the following locations:
- Stadhuis (reception desk)
- Purmerend Library
- Beemster Library
- Wheermolen Information Point
- De Vaart
- Community Centre De Inval
- Buurthuis Heel Europa
- Triton Overwhere
The stickers are the same size as a Yes/No sticker and feature the text: “NO, no visitors at the door to collect money, bank cards and/or jewellery!”
Awareness sessions for groups
Would you like an awareness session at your location for a neighbourhood association, care organisation, volunteer group or elsewhere? The police would be happy to provide this. Please send an email to: