LETTER TO EDITOR: I was talking to an elderly resident this morning who advised that a young man called on her recently to repair her telephone, which was working very well.

He claimed he was there to improve the service and demanded money from the lady before he could start work.

He then went on to ask her age and for details of her credit card.

The lady, suspecting a scam, gave him no details and asked him to leave, which he did.

The lady said she was scared of the man and I advised her that if anyone ever called unsolicited, not to give any information, under no circumstances invite the person into your house and call police immediately.

Elderly and other folk feeling vulnerable should find out if there is a Neighbourhood Watch in their area, by calling local police, and talk to those people about their safety.

Police should always be advised of such scams.

Beware of unsolicited callers offering any type of service, especially those asking for money, credit card and other personal details.

-Tony Gubbins, Hervey Bay