“I nearly paid him £1,200 at my front door…” These words still echo in Mrs. Thompson’s mind, a resident of Essex who recently faced a frightening doorstep scam. It was a moment that could have cost her dearly, but thankfully, she paused just in time. Stories like hers are becoming all too common, especially among elderly residents who are often the targets of rogue traders in Essex. A Polite Stranger at the Door It started with a knock on the door one quiet afternoon. A well-