Trading Standards are warning residents to be vigilant after an incident that occurred in Long Eaton. 

A resident was called upon at home by a man who told her that her dog, a pedigree, needed to be taken into quarantine for a couple of days because it could pass on the Coronavirus.  This was an attempt to steal a valuable and loved pet.

This incident follows a report of a similar scam in Middlesborough reported on the BBC website on 21 March.

We would urge people to be suspicious of any cold-callers, particularly during the present Covid-19 crisis.

You can report incidents at trading.standards@derbyshire.gov.uk or via the Citizen’s Advice helpline on 03454 04 05 06 or by contacting the police on 101.