POLICE are warning people in Adlington to be vigilant after reports of a possible bogus caller in the area.
The man, described as white, in his 50s, with grey hair and wearing a brown raincoat and waterproof hat, has been calling on houses claiming to be a Lancashire County Council surveyor.
He told residents he was carrying out a Government survey on 1,000 private houses. Suspicious homeowners reported the man and police checks have failed to confirm his story.
Anyone who comes across the man should contact Adlington police on 01257 246288.
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