Central News East: 18.03.1986: Door Knocking Scam

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Summary

Nick Franklin report on a campaign by Trading Standards in Nottingham against rogue door knocking gangs who often pretent to be working for charities.

Year:

1986

Duration:

0:02:10

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Library aerial shot of Nottingham. The gangs being investigated by Trading Standards knock on doors and try to sell household goods, often saying that they are working for a charity. Interview with a Trading Standards spokesman who says that sometimes the door knockers even pretend to be disabled. Exteror shots of a business in Radford - Household Textiles that has been linked to these scams. Exterior of Trading Standards office in Nottingham. Nick Franklin goes to a flat in Hyson Green where he attempts to interview Donald Bryan who has appeared in court in connection with this scam.


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