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Should I have asked for ID?

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BadHairDayExpert · 07/04/2022 13:35

Went to the door an hour ago - two amiable gentlemen there. I did not notice uniform nor lanyards tbh (I had just woken up in my defence).
Asked how could I help them, expecting some business patter/energy prices or some such. They were looking for Person X.
I said I was Person Y and did not know of X.
They said they were from (County) Police and had been given my address to help X then her surname. Told them did not know them and confirmed when I had moved here. Had my ID staff lanyard on at the time. They apologised for disturbing me. End of conversation.

I live in a crappy terrace, nothing to see here or burgle. So I do think they were who they said they were but I never actually asked for confirmation. I am right in thinking name and address are commonplace/matter of public record anyway.
Should I have done more/less/ or am I overthinking it cos I am one of the mumsnetters, who rarely opens her door?! Grin

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TellMeItIsntTrue · 07/04/2022 14:18

I don’t think you’re allowed to answer your door without a pre agreed appointment sent by letter in mumsnet land
So YABU Grin

Sounds like maybe an old debt from previous owner?

TellMeItIsntTrue · 07/04/2022 14:19

Oh sorry missed the part you said police Blush I would expect police to show id without being asked so that is weird

BadHairDayExpert · 07/04/2022 14:23

Yes, me too - but only struck me after the fact Blush
I was/am knackered tbf.
So...all I have done is confirm that I live there and my name.
Have been through all scams but apart from maybe expecting some mail or calls (but I rarely answer my phone either) should be okay.
Would police flash ID if they were there to discuss something sensitive e.g. DV

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