The police are investigating a telephone scam which left an East Budleigh resident �70 out of pocket.
The police are investigating a telephone scam which left an East Budleigh resident �70 out of pocket.
The victim was contacted by telephone and told their phone bill was in arrears.
Police enquiries are continuing after the victim was conned into handing over �70.
The police said similar offences had been reported within the area.
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