The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has issued a warning to tenants living in the Lisburn area to be aware of bogus tradesmen calling and demanding money.
The firm said a recent incident saw a resident answer their door to a man laiming he was there for roof repairs, demanding £200.
Lisburn & Castlereagh Area Manager Aengus Hannaway said: "I would remind tenants we will always notify them in advance when our contractor is going to call to and they should always ask to see identification from any callers claiming to be from the Housing Executive.
"All members of our staff and our contractor's operatives carry identification and will produce the pass for inspection.
"Their identity can be verified by calling the phone number printed on the pass."
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