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Scam warning from Lanarkshire MSP after complaints from constituents

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A Lanarkshire MSP has warned residents to be aware of a scam following reports in her constituency. The SNP MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Christina McKelvie, is urging all constituents to report scam calls to Police Scotland by phoning them on 101.

This is in the wake of an increase in scam calls whereby scam callers are cold calling residents imitating the Scottish Government.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android These scammers are fraudulently offering free housing insulation as part of the Scottish Government’s Home Energy Scotland scheme, trying to gain access to property in the area.Christina said: “It sickens me that a very small minority of people feel that it is acceptable to cold-call residents in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, fraudulently offering a service which they cannot, nor will not, provide.“They are preying on vulnerable people, hoping to exploit anyone that gives them a smidgen of opportunity.

During the turbulent times that exist today, this is grotesque conduct which needs swiftly dealing with.“My team and I are always available to support any constituents affected by cold-callers, and I would urge anyone that this happens to, to report it to Police Scotland at their earliest convenience by calling 101.“I will not tolerate such malevolent activity and will be

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