We have been made aware that a person has knocked on the door of a resident’s house saying they are from Teignbridge District Council and asking for Christmas decorations.
This person may have been wearing a high visibility jacket with Teignbridge District Council logo on.
We are not collecting any items or donations from houses in our district, and this was not a member of council staff.
We hope this is an isolated incident, but we would advise all residents to be careful when answering the door; always ask for photo ID and call the organisation to check the persons credentials if you are unsure.
Please report any suspicious callers to the police by calling 101.