CTSI issues warning over COVID-19 'home-testing' scams

The alert comes as part of the CTSI's ongoing advice to the public about scams and rogue practices relating to the spread of the disease.

Suspicious callers are said to have been knocking on doors of elderly and vulnerable residents in various parts of the UK, saying that they are health officials doing door-to-door testing.

Katherine Hart, CTSI Joint Lead Officer for Doorstep Crime, said: "There are unfortunately people who are willing to take advantage of those who are most vulnerable even at this unprecedented time when we should all be pulling together.