Police are urging the public to be wary following reports of bogus workmen operating in Edinburgh.
Officers have now issued the following advice.
“”Be on guard if someone turns up unexpectedly as there are some unscrupulous individuals offering to sell goods or services.
Don’t be afraid to say no and don’t be embarrassed as genuine callers expect you to be careful. If you’re not sure, don’t answer the door and report the incident to police.
“If you know someone who may be vulnerable, please make them aware so that together we can #ShutOutScammers
“For more information check our website – http://ow.ly/VL1u50B2pS2”
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.
