White Ribbon Day supporters (from left) Mactodd partner, Clark Pirie, Berry and Co partner, Maurice Maxwell, WHK principal, Duncan Fea and Merv Aoake, men's supporting community worker for the Wakatipu Abuse Prevention Network, are behind a $5 buffet...

Dunedin police are warning people to be vigilant about people purporting to be fundraising door-to-door for charity.

Senior Sergeant Kelvin Lloyd said the Otago Community Hospice had contacted police after reports of a person selling Christmas cards for the organisation.

The hospice was unaware of anyone selling cards door-to-door and Snr Sgt Lloyd advised people to be wary and to check credentials before making any donations.

It was unclear how widespread the problem was.