GWENT Police have released pictures and issued a warning about people cold calling in Monmouthshire.

A Gwent Police spokesperson said: “We have received reports of males cold calling in the Monmouthshire area.

“So far the Monmouth, Osbaston, Usk and Goytre have been affected.

“The males state they are from Wolverhampton, Scunthorpe and Middlesborough.

“They then proceed to try and sell their services by showing a laminated piece of paper to homeowners to prove their legitimacy.

“If you have any information regarding this incident please call 101 quoting log 137 24/11/12.”