Three men, aged 27, 37 and 56 were arrested and charged on Monday in connection with a bogus workmen incident in Torridon Walk, Livingston on Friday.
All three appeared at Livingston Sheriff Court yesterday.
There has been a further report of bogus workmen activity in the Craiglaw area of Broxburn and enquiries are still ongoing.
Detective Constable Krista Tench of Livingston CID said:”Bogus workmen will always try and exploit someone’s trusting nature and in doing so can appear extremely convincing.
“I want to take this opportunity to remind people that you are under no obligation to hand over money or personal information to a stranger at your door.
“If you are in any doubt ask for them to provide you with identification, this shouldn’t be a problem to a reputable caller.
“If this is not forthcoming or you remain concerned then close the door and call police on 101.”
Those wishing to report bogus workmen activity in their local area can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
