Police in Fife are appealing for witnesses following reports of a bogus caller in Cowdenbeath.
The callous fake workman conned a pensioner out of a three-figure sum earlier this month.
The incident took place at around noon on Wednesday May 18 but was only reported to police the following Tuesday May 24.
A man knocked on the door of the pensioner’s home in Gordon Street and claimed he had carried out maintenance work on the roof and required payment.
The homeowner, a woman in her 70s, has then paid him a three-figure sum.
The suspect is described as 5ft 8in, slim build, with dark hair and wearing grey tracksuit bottoms. He was travelling in a small white unmarked van with ladders on the rood.
Inspector Ian Stephen of Cowdenbeath police station said: “We’re asking anyone with information about this incident, or who recognises the description of the suspect, to get in touch.
“We’d also urge people to be wary of unknown callers attending their homes offering or claiming to have carried out some kind of maintenance work.
“Call a trusted friend, relative, neighbour or police if you are unsure or are made to feel intimated or pressured by a caller.
“If you have been victim of this type of crime, don’t be embarrassed to contact us as we’ll do all we can to support you and bring the perpetrator to justice.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.