RESIDENTS are being warned not to be taken in by callers claiming to be from a debt collecting company acting on behalf of Southern Water.
On Wednesday a card claiming that money was owed was left at an address in Tumulus Road, Saltdean, while the occupant, an elderly lady, was not there.
On the same day a man called at the home of another elderly lady in Iveagh Crescent, Newhaven, claiming that she also owed money. She did not part with any money and the man left a card.
Both cards had the name of "Orbit Debt Collections" on them but Southern Water has no connection with any company of that name.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "If you, or in particular any elderly person you know, are approached in such circumstances, do not hand over any money and contact the police on 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk."
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