A resident in Renfew have contacted Police after they handed cash over to a bogus workman.
The male suspect tricked the resident in York Way, Renfrew around 2.15pm after claiming to have previously undertaken work and requiring to carry out remedial work.
The suspect provided a quotation which was agreed by the occupier and a four figure sum of money was paid to the suspect, however no work was undertaken and the suspect then left and did not return.
Local officers are currently carrying out enquiries in relation to this incident and would be keen to hear from any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time.
Any persons with information relating to this incident can contact Police Scotland on 101 or report the information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
For more information on how to look out for and keep yourself safe from bogus callers, please visit the Police Scotland website:-
www.scotland.police.uk/…/p…/doorstep-crime-and-bogus-callers