Cold callers in the Llandudno area, saying they are from a young offenders group selling goods door to door (at highly inflated prices), and can get "Funny" if you don't buy something, they carry a bag on their backs, ideally, do not open your door, be careful, warn any elderly friends and neighbours .
NORTH Wales residents are being made aware of the latest scheme devised by doorstep scammers looking to make some money.
North Wales Police say there has been an increase in reports of persons knocking on doors, claiming to be ex-offenders.
They tell homeowners that they are having to sell items in order to comply with their community orders (or similar).
However, a spokesperson for North Wales Police confirmed that no such scheme exists here in Wales and that these scammers are simply trying their luck.
The spokesperson said: "After liaising with local probation officers, integrated offender managers and the local prison services we can confirm that there are no local schemes running of the sort and urge people to be vigilant should anyone knock on their door offering to sell them items under this guise.
"Whilst it is understood that there may be schemes in other areas of the country that are similar to this, we are confident that this is not something being undertaken as part of any probation or prison run service in North Wales and should be treated with vigilance.
"You can always report anything suspicious via 101 or via the NWP web chat."