East Ayrshire residents are being reminded to watch out for bogus workmen after a two men, one of whom claimed to be from Scottish Water, tried to enter a property in Galston.

A woman in Clinchyard Place received a call at her home from the two men on Friday, 28 July.

One of the men claimed to be from Scottish Water and said he wanted access to the property to check its water supply.


However, the householder refused the men access and they left.

Ruaridh MacGregor, Scottish Water's corporate affairs regional manager for the area, said: "Scottish Water works in local communities across Scotland every day of the year.  Our own workers are highly visible and unfortunately there are occasionally people who take advantage of the essential work we do by posing as bogus water employees.

"So we would like to remind all our customers of our essential advice. If we knock on your door, check our photo ID and follow our Three C's rule: Card, Check, Call.

"All our employees, and anyone working on our behalf, carry photo ID which they will happily show on request. So don't let anyone in to your home until you are sure of their identity."

(LM)