Police are warning residents of Catterick Village to be on their guard after a number of people have reported receiving bizarre phone calls from strangers asking if they can test their beds.
Callers offering mattress checks have hung up when asked about their motives.
Anyone who receives a similar call is urged to contact the police.
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