Police in Cumbria are warning residents to be wary of letters claiming that their solar panel warranties are due to expire.
Officers have been made aware of a number of unsolicited letters sent to residents detailing that the warranty on their solar panels is due to expire, as well as offering to carry out checks.
The force is asking people to follow industry advice in these circumstances, by contacting their original installer for advice.
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