COMHAIRLE nan Eilean Siar Trading Standards Officers are warning Uist residents to be aware of people selling tools and electrical equipment door-to-door.
A spokesperson said: ‘Our advice is simple – do not buy from these sellers.’
Contact Trading Standards on 01851 822694, Police Scotland on 101 or Faire Community Careline on 01851 701702 to report anyone trying to sell goods in this way.