Police have arrested and charged two men for bogus workmen incidents in Kinghorn, Kelty and Lochgelly in Fife.

They have also urged people to be careful of ‘doorstep’ crime, encouraging people to call 101 if they have any concerns.

The campaign Shut Out Scammers is designed to raise awareness and provide guidance.

Two men have been charged for doorstep crimes in Fife

The campaign statement said: “This year’s campaigns titled ‘It is not easy to spot a rogue trader’ aims to highlight the signs to look out for when trying to identify a rogue trader or bogus caller at your door, and the support mechanisms available to help you do this.

“It's not easy to spot a rogue trader. They will often look genuine. They will look professional, have a branded van, a website, and business cards.”

To find out more about spotting doorstep crime, click here.

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Police charge two ‘bogus workmen’ after cases reported across Fife