POLICE have arrested a man calling door to door on suspicion of scamming people.

On their Facebook page they report: ‘This evening we received multiple calls about a male going door to door in Newton Abbot and Ipplepen trying to scam people.

‘We responded to these calls and as a result one male has been arrested on suspicion of fraud by patrol officers and is currently in custody.

‘This is a reminder to all that door to door frauds can be take many informs including, pressured selling, overpriced or substandard home improvements and bogus charity collections.

‘If you're not happy, don't let them in. Never call the phone number on their ID card to check them out.

‘Ask the salesperson to wait outside, shut the door and find the company number on the internet. If they're genuine, they'll understand.’