ROGER Buxton, a police volunteer for the Senior Council Liaison Team, (SCLT), visited the Crediton and Area Branch of Devon Senior Voice, to give a talk about how to avoid being taken in by scammers, either on the internet, at your front door or by telephone.

The Bristol-based charity, SCLT, was set up to address the fact that large numbers in society are now over 60 years of age, and there is a corresponding rise in all types of scams – many of which target this vulnerable age group.

After his presentation, Mr Buxton stayed on for some light refreshments whilst he answered questions from individual members.

Asked why someone that had signed up for the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) still received the occasional cold sell by telephone, he suggested one needs to re-register annually.

Chairman Carole Towler, thanked him for his very informative talk. She then reminded members that there would be two speakers at the next meeting on Wednesday, June 8, at the Meadow Suite, Lords Meadow Leisure Centre, between 2pm and 4pm.

Both speakers would be talking about different aspects of “Walking for Health”. Please call 01363 775502 for more details.