We have received reports of a male cold calling in James Street in Penzance, Cornish Crescent in Truro and possibly Poldhu Road, Liskeard yesterday, Tuesday 17 February 2015, purporting to be from the Home Office and making people aware of fraud and security.

One resident reported that the male asked to be let in to do a survey. The male is described as Asian / Middle Eastern appearance, with black hair and wearing a bobble hat and casual clothes.

He had some form of Identity badge, he was possibly in company with another male.

We would like to locate these males to check their identity.

Please phone 999 if seen. Please do not let strangers in to your property and phone 999 if you have persons you are suspicious of, please phone 101 if you have any information that may relate to this quoting log 220 17 February.