SOCIAL media prowlers have been scamming Glaswegians out of money for gardening work.
Police say they have seen an increase in bogus incidents in the city with crooks approaching their victims on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
After making the initial connection, suspects have visited the homes of locals to provide a quote for gardening or maintenance work, obtained money for supplies, and failed to return.
Cops are warning Glaswegians not to send money before work is done and to always check the credentials of a company.
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A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police Scotland has seen a recent increase of Bogus incidents in the Glasgow area.
"Whereby victims have been approached on social media regarding gardening work and maintenance work.
"Suspects have thereafter attended the home address of the victim, obtained monies for supplies and failed to return.
"Do not hand or send money before the work is completed, always check the credentials of the company.
"Shop around if you decide you need work done and if you suspect you have been the victim of doorrstep crime don’t feel embarassed to report a scam."
If you have any information about recent bogus crimes, call police on 101.
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