Police are reminding the public to be vigilant over cold calling – after a number of reports of men being aggressive while selling door-to-door.
There have been a number of incidents in recent days in and around rural areas near Penrith and in and around the Cockermouth, Dearham and Broughton areas.
Officers have spoken to a number of people believed to be involved. Reports have suggested the men involved in the reports are from the North East and are selling cleaning products.
Some of the residents contacted were elderly or vulnerable and have been left shaken-up by the experience.
Officers are reminding people that if anyone has any doubts about the credibility of any doorstep seller, then they are not to engage with them and politely decline their business.
Anyone with any information about anything suspicious can contact police on 101.
