Police warn of telephone cash scam after East Budleigh resident duped

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.