⚠️ Islanders are being urged not to hand over money to unexpected traders at the door, with Trading Standards warning rogue operators could leave homes worse off.

Businesses and residents on the Isle of Wight are being urged to stay vigilant after a surge in scam reports affecting the Island.

Trading Standards say they have received a growing number of reports about scams affecting residents on the Isle of Wight.

Among the latest alerts, scammers have been sending WhatsApp messages offering Cadbury chocolate hampers.