Bracknell

Residents are being warned about bogus callers after Bracknell Forest Borough Council received reports of people posing as council officers in the area.

The suspected conmen are asking to enter people's homes and count the number of bedrooms they have.

Bracknell Council wants to advise all residents that it is not carrying out any random visits to homes and all officers carry official identification.

Residents should always check the identification of anyone who comes to their home claiming to be from the Council. They can also call the Council to double check if they are suspicious that the person is not who they say they are.

Ian Boswell, Bracknell Council's Safer Communities Manager said: "All residents should be vigilant about who they let into their homes. Make sure you check for identification and only let anyone in when you are sure about who they are."

All Council tradesman and other Council workers carry official identification. Any resident unsure when they are approached on their doorstep should call the Council on 01344 352000 for verification.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council