The team at Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have put a warning out after scam phone calls have reported.

A scam phone call was made to a female resident in Pembrokeshire.

The phone call came from a male who informed her that he had received her contact details from her energy company.

He proceeded to ask if she had smoke alarms installed, which she didn’t.

He then told her that she was in breach of government regulations for not having alarms and that she could be fined for this.

The scammer then offered her a special price on having a fire safety system installed in her kitchen for £80, payable over the telephone from her credit card.

The resident did not give out her details to the caller.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to be vigilant of such offers and requests for money by phone calls, email or doorstep callers. callers.

Karen Jones, Head of Community Safety said: "Scams can be targeted against anyone and the consequences on the victims can be extremely serious, not only can they lose out financially but there can also an impact on their health and well-being.

"Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are working with Trading Standards colleagues to raise awareness of scams and improve the safety of our communities."

The public are asked that they report any suspicious incidents to the Citizens Advice Consumer Services on 03454 040506.

MAWWFRS provides a free of charge home fire safety service and will install home smoke alarms free of charge.

To arrange a home fire safety check by the Fire Service, please phone 0800 169 1234 or visit www.mawwfire.gov.uk for further information.