Today we report on another alarming trend — bogus council workers calling at homes.

Will these work-shy fraudsters stop at nothing to con the elderly?

In the past week, fraudsters have tried to con their way into several homes posing as council workers.

That their calls have come at a time when the cold snap is biting is no coincidence.

These odious individuals have posed as council workers wanting to check thermostats and boilers.

They do not show any identification and do not wear a council uniform.

The message to homeowners is loud and clear: Do not let anyone in until you are satisfied they have bona fide identification.

We must stamp out this cowardly trend once and for all.