Gedling borough residents are being warned about door-to-door salesmen who are visiting properties in the area and attempting to sell unlabelled fish.
Those who have so far been visited by the salesmen have described the unlabelled fish as unfit to eat.
Trading standards are urging people in the area to visit a reputable established trader instead of buying food off the doorstep from cold callers.
Tim Watson, from Trading Standards, said: “This type of scam involving door-to-door fish sales is a growing national problem. We advise that the best place to buy fish is from a reputable fishmonger at an established shop or stall.”
“Doorstep sellers also tend not to offer customers cancellation rights or provide a receipt to allow them to seek a refund if they are not satisfied with the goods.”
Anyone who has been approached by fish sellers in this manner should contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.
