Gold scam in York

A new door-to-door scam's doing the rounds in York targeting residents who're looking to sell their valuables for cash.

That man, who wants to remain anonymous, sent the men away -  but doesn't want other residents to be conned.

Bogus door to door salesmen are offering take your jewellrey away and evaluate it they claim they will give you 40 % more than other companies.

However  those whove fallen victim to the scam never see their goods again.

North Yorkshire Police say "under no circumstances should you hand over any gold items on your door step for evaulation."