A WARNING about doorstep traders hitting homes across South Devon has been issued by the Neighbourhood Alert service.

A spokesperson for Neighbourhood Alert, the community messaging system for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, issued the alert about doorstep traders offering home insulation services.

They said: ‘Intelligence suggests doorstep callers offering home insulation services have been operating in Brixham and the South Devon area in the last few days.

‘They may claim they are working for the local council as part of a government grant scheme.

‘Do not agree to work offered by unsolicited doorstep callers.

‘If you want work doing in your home or garden, take time to get three quotes from reputable businesses you trust and make your decision on who to use in your own time.

‘Get business recommendations from friends or via Buy With Confidence https://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/ 

‘If you are concerned someone is at risk, always call the police.

‘If you are concerned rogue traders are operating in your area, always report it.

‘If someone knocks on your door and you are not sure, don’t open the door.