POLICE are urging people to remain vigilant following reports of cold callers going door-to-door in residential areas.

Devon and Cornwall Police have received reports of people selling household items and cleaning products.

‘If someone calls at your door wishing to sell something or promote a business or charity, you are under no obligation to buy or to even open the door and you should never invite someone selling or collecting door to door into your house’ a spokesperson for the force said.

‘Unsolicited calls of this type can be unsettling or intimidating for many people, a door chain or spyhole can help you decide if you wish to speak with the person before opening the door.

‘Or, you could have a sticker or notice in your window stating you do not receive cold calls at your home’ they added.

Anyone selling door to door should have a licence, which is not just a badge with or without photo, the police say.

‘If you have cold callers refusing to leave when asked, or you feel pressurised to purchase goods, the police should be called on 999 if necessary’ the spokesperson said.

‘If you see something suspicious, you are not happy about someone you have seen in your area, or you are concerned for a neighbour then please call us on 101 or make contact via the Devon & Cornwall police website. Use 999 if urgent or you think a crime is being committed’ the spokesperson added.