Warning issued over bogus workmen operating in South Ayrshire village

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Residents of a small Ayrshire village have been advised to be on their guard – after reports of bogus workmen operating in the area.

Dailly Community Council flashed the warning after it was alerted to ‘suspicious activity’ by a concerned resident. In a statement, the group said: “A concerned resident has brought to our attention that two men in hi-viz jackets entered a garden and appeared to be measuring the dimensions of a house, without obtaining permission.“The younger man also took photos on his mobile.

They indicated that they were preparing prices for the council, and could give a discount, if private.“We understand they visited various houses in Wood Street and they were driving a white pickup truck, with no company insignia/ID.” Dailly Community Council say it contacted South Ayrshire Council in an attempt to confirm if the men were working on their behalf but were told the local authority has “not commissioned” any companies to undertake survey work in Wood Street.” The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.

It added: “ South Ayrshire Counci l have been contacted and they have not commissioned any companies to do survey work in Wood Street, and there is no planned work for Wood Street in the immediate future.