Gardaí issue warning over 'cold callers'
Gardaí are warning people offering services to people's homes.
Gardaí in Sligo have issued a warning regarding 'cold callers' calling to people's homes issuing services.
People are offering 'professional services, such as power washing, window cleaning, and home repairs.
Gardaí are warning people to not let people into your house, always ensure other doors in your house are locked, ask for formal identification, and ask the caller to write down details.
Gardaí recommend the use of reputable tradespersons to avoid any risk of the wrong type of person being around your home.
Unfortunately, "Cold Caller" tradespersons can result in a person being the subject of fraud, distraction thefts or burglaries.
If you are in doubt about any callers to your home, please contact your local Garda Station or 999 / 112 with any information.
