Cops are hunting for two bogus council workers after they robbed an elderly woman in her home.
The 84-year-old pensioner was targeted in her Lower Largo house in Fife by two men claiming to be from Fife Council .
At around 9am on Wednesday, July 24, she let the men in after they advised her they needed to undertake maintenance work.
The thieves then asked for cash for the work and were handed a three-figure sum before leaving.
A short time later she realised that money had been stolen from her bedroom and contacted the cops.
Sergeant Craig Fyall, from Levenmouth Police Station, said: "The suspects did not carry out any work at the property, but were able to get the victim to pay them. Then, to add further insult they robbed her of further cash.
"This is a despicable crime, which preyed on an elderly woman and left her deeply upset. Perpetrators of these types of scams are highly manipulative, very convincing and will attempt to take advantage of people’s fears and vulnerabilities.
"These people often target the elderly and vulnerable so please advise any friends, neighbours or relatives to be wary of these types of callers.
"If members of the community within Lower Largo have any information than can help us trace those responsible for this incident, then please come forward."
