Residents in Bromley borough are being warned not to respond to a stranger who calls on the telephone offering help to the elderly, and sometimes a massage service.
The caller, believed to be in his 50s, identifies himself as Mr Bell and tries to make an appointment to visit the resident.
He is described as having a Scottish accent and drives a 4x4 vehicle.
He carries a clipboard.
Attempts to carry out some of the appointments have been thwarted by members of the public who were suspicious of him and concerned by his lack of an identity card.
It is not against the law to make such telephone calls, but both the police and Trading Standards urge residents to exercise extreme caution if they get a similar phone call.
The advice is never to allow a stranger into your home unless you are certain of their true identity and intentions.
If you receive such a call you may wish to notify Trading Standards on their rapid response number 07903 852090 or report the matter to the police by calling 101.
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