Warning over bogus charity carol singers

Police have urged homeowners to check callers’ identification who claim to be working for charity.

One man fell victim of two male carol singers at his home in Sittingbourne, Kent, at 6pm on Monday. The pair, described as teenagers, showed the man a card with writing from the charity they claimed they were raising vital funds for.

But when he turned his back to fetch them money, he returned to find his mobile phone had been stolen from the hallway and the two singers had disappeared.

Inspector Julie Dodge, of Kent Police, said: “This is a particularly callous crime, preying on the seasonal goodwill of victims.

“These individuals show an entire lack of Christmas spirit.”