Two Moray pensioners have allegedly been scammed out of cash by a woman claiming to be offering them help during the coronavirus lockdown.
The couple is said to have handed over money to a con artist who offered to collect food for them.
However, the person failed to return after the cash was handed over to them.
Moray Council’s trading standards team have now warned residents to be on their guard against scammers targeting vulnerable members of the community.
A social media post from the local authority encouraged people to look out for family, friends and neighbours who are socially isolated.
It read: “A female knocked on the door of an elderly couple in the Moray area and showed what was believed to be a Moray Council ID badge and told the residents that she was there to help them get food during the coronavirus outbreak.
“This person took a sum of money from the residents and has not returned.
“Moray Council will not come to your door and ask for money. This is a fraud. In these difficult times when vulnerable people may be socially isolated, please look out for your family and friends.”
Anyone who believes they have been the victim of a scam should contact police by calling 101.