Police would like to warn residents in the north east following several reports of travelling conman operating in the area.

A man posing as a tradesman is reportedly approaching rural properties and elderly residents offering to lay asphalt on their driveways or carry out repair work to the home.

Pressure is placed on the home owners to agree for trade work to be started but demands are made for partial or full payment to be made prior to any work being completed.

The men are also known to offer to drive you to the bank or ATM to withdraw money.

The alleged fake tradesman is described as having an English accent and is driving a black Ford Ranger dual cab with Queensland registration or a white Isuzu truck with NSW registration, towing a trailer with an orange asphalt roller.

Anyone who may has information on this man or anyone one else offering what appears to be suspect services is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au