Local building firms have been warned not to do business with cold callers.
It follows reports of two men in a French registered vehicle approaching workshops and construction sites.
The Office of Fair Trading says they are offering a tool-sharpening service but that it believes it is a scam.
John Peet is chief inspector of trading standards – he says it is best to avoid cold callers all together:
Man denies disorderly behaviour in Douglas bar
A man has denied disorderly behaviour on licensed premises in a city centre bar.
Women's health conference held by Manx Care
A conference discussing women's health was held by Manx Care last week.
Daddy Baby Care classes available from next month
Manx Care is relaunching Daddy Baby Care classes next month.
MHK says housing policy isn't fit for purpose
The Department of Infrastructure's housing policy isn't fit for purpose, according to an Onchan MHK.
Wildlife Week begins tomorrow
A week of wildlife events begins this weekend.
Woman from Merseyside denies drug dealing cash allegations
A Merseyside woman has denied being involved in helping a drug dealing gang by taking cash off-island.
Cooil Road in Braddan now open following RTC
A road in Douglas has reopened to traffic following an earlier emergency road closure.
DHA issue statement following inquest of man who died in prison
The Department of Home Affairs has issued a statement following an inquest into the death of a man who died while in prison.
