RESIDENTS have been warned over a possible bogus workman who tried to gain entry to three people's homes yesterday.
The man approached council-owned houses in Longfield Road, Darlington, claiming to be from a firm suing Darlington Borough Council for not carrying out repair work.
He showed ID and said his company would act for them on a no win-no fee basis to sue the council. He also offered to carry out the repair work himself, if paid in advance.
No one paid the man, but police are investigating.
A spokesman for Darlington Borough Council said it was suspicious to be offering legal advice and repairs.
He said: "If anyone needs any repairs to their council house they should contact us. No one should hand over money in advance for work and if you have any suspicions call the police."
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