Bogus callers caught out

POLICE today warned residents to be on their guard against bogus callers offering to carry out work on their homes.

Officers have received reports of incidents where residents in West Lothian were approached by callers offering work including hedge-cutting and roofing repairs.

On each occasion, the callers were turned away and police were alerted.

A police spokesman said: “If anyone has suspicions over the intentions of any cold caller, then they should deny them access and contact the police.”

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