Police Scotland said they have received reports within the last week of cold callers offering gardening services and household goods for sale to residents.
Constable Allan Cameron said: "Please be mindful of people cold calling you and offering services , goods or household items for sale. If the price appears too good to be true this is likely for good reason.
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"Any work carried out by such individuals may prove to be substandard, goods may not meet safety requirements or may even prove to be stolen.
"As always, I would appeal for anyone with information about bogus workmen or suspicious people to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference NN4916/18, or via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you would prefer to remain anonymous."
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