POLICE across Clydebank and north-west Glasgow are joining in a new campaign urging residents to close the door on bogus callers.

Officers said the crime has reduced by 64 per cent in the past six months across Greater Glasgow, but there was still a risk of vulnerable people being targeted.

Together with the Trading Standards department, the fire service and others will work with Police Scotland to highlight the dangers posed by scammers.

Chief Inspector David Pettigrew, with Safer Communities, said: “In the last six months, there have been 27 bogus caller crimes reported to police compared to 76 recorded for the same period last year.

“Bogus callers can take on a variety of different aliases to try and get through the door. They are very convincing and it’s not always obvious who they are. Our advice would be if in doubt, keep them out.

“Not everyone who comes to your door is up to something. Genuine callers will not mind if you check their ID or call their office to confirm who they are.

“Although anyone can be a target, older people are who these criminals tend to target most because of a perceived vulnerability and it can have a hugely detrimental effect on the life of victims.

“If you can please look out for older relatives and neighbours and report anything suspicious."