Eastleigh Borough Council says you could download and display a ‘No Trick Or Treat’ poster (pdf) if you want to avoid trick or treaters this year.
If you do not want to be disturbed by trick or treaters this Halloween, download and print out a copy of the ‘No Trick Or Treat’ poster to display by your front door.
If you do not know who is calling at your house, you do not need to open the door.
Try to see who is at the door by looking through a spy-hole or window before opening the door.
If you have a chain on your door – keep this in place when opening the door.
If you feel threatened in your home, please contact the police.
Hampshire Constabulary has also prepared some advice for children and their parents: If your child is going out trick or treating make sure they go out in a group, preferably accompanied by an adult, and never enter anyone’s house.
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Allison Symes says
Excellent post. Have used the poster for a few years now. It is effective.
Janet Williams says
What would you do if a clown knocks on your door?