Gardai have issued a warning for people to be aware of "bogus callers" visiting homes and offering to carry out services that they are not qualified to do.
In the run up to the Christmas festivities, many people employ door to door traders and repair people. Gardai are warning members of the public to be on the look out for bogus callers who may impersonate tradespeople.
Bogus callers are people who carry out very little work and charge exorbitant amounts of money for their services. In some cases, this could be criminal behaviour.
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A garda spokesman said: "A reminder to be vigilant of bogus callers and rogue traders calling to your homes, businesses, sports clubs etc. Such callers may offer services such as power washing, gutter cleaning, tarmacking, painting, selling goods etc.
"They may say they have been hired by the county council/ construction company/ business or club owner. We advise people not to engage with such callers."
Gardai have issued the following advice:
- Don't open your door to anyone before you are confident that they are known to you or that they have a genuine reason to be there.
- Use a chain lock for added security
- Contact Gardaí immediately should you encounter such a caller
- Try to give as much information to Gardaí as possible, i.e description of person, registration number, direction of travel etc.
A garda spokesman added: "We ask you to be vigilant when out and about and report suspicious persons/vehicles to us immediately. Please pass this advice on to those who may need a reminder. REMEMBER IF IN DOUBT KEEP THEM OUT!"
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