RESIDENTS are being urged to stay vigilant after a rogue trader alert was issued.

Merseyside Police and Wirral Trading Standards have received several complaints about a company selling bags of fish at inflated prices across Wirral.

So far reports have been made in Bromborough, Bebington and Wallasey.

Trading Standards is advising residents to report to them if the rogue traders knock on their doors.

If you think you have been targeted by a rogue trader call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0345 4040 506.