DanRobinson published Doorstep fraudster targeted vulnerable and elderly people

A man who defrauded elderly and vulnerable people at their doorstep has been sentenced. Mark Mitchell, of Eltham Drive, Broxtowe, admitted two offences of fraud by false representation, which related to selling window and door alarms to elderly people. The 41-year-old was sentenced to 250 hours of unpaid community work and a five-year criminal behaviour order. Police said Mitchell targeted vulnerable people, entering their homes and making them feel compelled – often through fear...