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Last Updated: Saturday, 11 March 2006, 17:37 GMT
Doorstep crime victims 'silent'
Only 10% of victims of doorstep crime report the incidents, authorities in Lincolnshire have revealed.

Police and Trading Standards have said there has been an increase in the number of serious incidents.

These have included rogue workmen and high pressure salesmen selling goods and services that are overpriced, sub-standard or non-existent.

Officials are urging people not to suffer in silence and report anything suspicious to them.




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