Local building firms have been warned not to do business with cold callers.
It follows reports of two men in a French registered vehicle approaching workshops and construction sites.
The Office of Fair Trading says they are offering a tool-sharpening service but that it believes it is a scam.
John Peet is chief inspector of trading standards – he says it is best to avoid cold callers all together:
Government's AI strategy will include regulation
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Isle of Man will come up with our own rule and regulations governing Artificial Intelligence rather than adopt them from the European Union.
Sharp drop in bus boss trips since pandemic
Bus Vannin trips off the island cost just a twentieth of pre-Covid levels last year, it's been revealed.
FOI statement expected from minister
Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford is to update Tynwald members about the Island's Freedom of Information laws next week.
Peel coffee shop to host first Death Cafe
A café in Peel will play host to discussions on a usually-taboo subject later this month.
Don't fall for finance firm con, says regulator
The Island's financial regulator is warning about a bogus website which impersonates a real Manx business.
UK man to appeal drink-drive jail sentence
A man from the UK who drove off the ferry drunk and in defiance of a driving ban is appealing against his jail term.
Larger houses means amendments to Andreas estate plans
A Ramsey developer has applied to make amendments to plans to build 31 homes in the new estate in Andreas.
Eclipse will be highlight of cruise ship's Manx visit!
A cruise company says it'll be off the Island's coast for a solar eclipse next year.
