Warning over bogus callers in Perth
A householder was scammed out a four-figure sum after three men offered to carry out roof repairs.
There is a fresh warning over bogus workmen following an incident in Perth.
A householder was scammed out a four-figure sum after three men called at the Struan Road property on Friday, December 2.
They gained access to the roof and attic and asked for cash in hand to carry out work, but left without doing any.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “Be suspicious of anyone cold calling at your door offering to do work, or to fix a problem you have no prior knowledge of.
“Do not hand over cash to uninvited cold callers who offer to carry out work. If you are told repairs are needed, seek a second opinion from a reputable company.
“Keep doors closed to prevent people from simply walking in. If the door has a chain, use it. If someone calls claiming to be a workman of any description, demand to see their identification – genuine workmen will not object and should have appropriate ID.
“You can make them wait outside and contact the company or organisation they claim to be with for verification. If, for whatever reason, your suspicions are not satisfied, do not let that caller in. Shut the door and call the police.
“Bogus workmen take advantage of the trust and goodwill of householders and invariably target older or more vulnerable members of our communities. Criminals of this type often operate in small teams of two or three.”
One of the suspects is described as being 20-25-years-old, about 5 feet tall, medium build, with light brown hair and was wearing a black baseball cap, a black fleece, and dark-coloured trousers.
The second man is described as being between 30 and 35-years-old, about five feet six inches tall, with black hair, wearing a dark-coloured zip up top, dark coloured trousers and white trainers.
The third suspect is described as being five feet seven inches, of stocky build, with blonde hair, wearing white dungarees with a blue long sleeve top.