A warning's gone out about fraudsters in North East Lincolnshire

People have reportedly been falsely claiming to be covid marshalls

Published 21st Sep 2020

The Council says there's been a number of reports of them knocking on doors claiming to be covid marshalls,

They've then been asking the occupants to pay for advice about keeping safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

It says no genuine council official would ask for payment for this kind of advice.

It's also being stressed proper covid marshalls carry identification with a photo and council logo.