POLICE are warning residents in south Warrington not to be fooled by rogue traders.
It comes after a number of reports were made of bogus cold callers operating in the Stockton Heath area.
Cheshire Police officers are warning households to not fall for the scam and to check identification.
A social media post by the force’s Stockton Heath Police account read: “We have been made aware that rogue traders have been cold calling at addresses and trying to sell goods.
“Please consider the following advice regarding potential bogus callers.
“Use the door chain if you have one before opening the door, ask the caller for identification and check it carefully, and never feel pressured into buying any goods or services.”
Any suspicious activity should be reported to Cheshire Police via cheshire.police.uk/ro/report or by calling 101 in a non-emergency situation, while in an emergency, call 999 immediately.
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