Warwickshire residents warned to be aware of Covid-19 doorstep caller scams

Residents in Warwickshire are being warned to be aware of Covid-19 doorstep caller scams.

Warwickshire Police have shared Warwickshire Trading Standards' warning today (Friday) after an alert was issued on Thursday (March 26).

The alert reads: "Reports have emerged of people receiving unexpected doorstep visits from individuals offering to to buy or collect shopping on behalf of those who are self isolating. The thieves then take cash and do not return.

"Residents are also advised to beware of rogue traders offering "doorstep cleansing services' that offer to clean drives and doorways to kill bacteria and help prevent the spread of the virus.

"Fake sanitisers, face masks and Cover-19 swabbing kits are also being sold door-to-door. These products can often be dangerous and unsafe."

Warwickshire Trading Standards have issued the following advice:

~ Do not buy goods or services from unexpected and and unknown doorstep callers.

~ Do not reveal any sensitive information such as your bank card PIN number to any doorstep caller.

~ Please report any suspicious doorstep visits or any type of scam to the Citizens Advice consumer service on 0808 223 1133. Citizens Advice can provide telephone support and advice. They will also alert Warwickshire Trading Standards Service who can provide additional advice.