Residents in Dundee are being reminded to stay vigilant following a number of bogus caller incidents in the Loons Road area.

Scottish Water said residents have reported workmen claiming to be from Scottish Water calling to their door on Thursday, 11 January. Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) are currently carrying out work on a £5 million mains upgrade scheme in the area.

However, both Scottish Water and CWA have confirmed that the residents' description of the workmen and the vehicle they were driving means they were not from either Scottish Water or CWA and the matter is being treated as a bogus caller incident.


A spokesman for Scottish Water said: "If you're in any doubt at all about anyone at your door and the reason they're there, don't even open your door.

"Don't allow the caller access until you're content that they're genuine; anyone who's genuine won't be offended if you ask them for ID.

"All Scottish Water employees – and anyone working for us - are highly visible and always carry photo ID when out and about. Follow our essential advice – if we knock on your door, check our photo ID and follow our Three C's rule:  Card  –  Check  –  Call."

(LM)