A North Ayrshire pensioner was targeted by a bogus workman who demanded cash for plumbing work.
The 71-year-old was at home in Kilwinning's Blacklands Crescent when the individual turned up at their front door unannounced around 4pm on Saturday afternoon.
He claimed to be from a utility company, managed to gain access to the property then asked for money for plumbing which was not required.