Cumbria Trading standards have issued and alert to local businesses about a person calling from the Gloucester area, trying to sell cheap advertising in the Lancaster and Morecambe Times (it doesn't exist), and they are requesting payments up front.
A spokesperson said:
"Several businesses have advised that the person was very persuasive and convincing.
"If you receive a call of this nature please be cautious, find out more about who you are talking to and where they are from and think before you hand over any money."
