Police Officers are warning people to be vigilant after receiving reports of a scam which claims to make the victim’s £1,000 a week from a £200 investment.
It comes as high street banks have reported instances of individuals coming in branches to withdraw cash to give to fraudsters.
Recently, an elderly man was looking to withdraw £200 from his Stoke-on-Trent bank, leaving him with just £4 in his account, after believing an online scam which appeared to be endorsed by the Prime Minister.
Thankfully, the bank alerted us to what had happened and we were able to speak to the victim and arrange further checks on his account, with help from the bank, so as to protect the victim from any further issues.
Simon Street, our fraud protect and prepare coordinator, said: “This type of scam is highly common and plays on people’s vulnerabilities.
“Anyone who is running low on cash wants to be able to garner more funds, and that’s what the fraudsters bank on.
“If it sounds too good to be true, it more than likely is.”
We are continuing to feature stories of fraud and financial crime as part of our ongoing campaign. To find our more, visit: Truth or Trap | Staffordshire Police.
With the nights getting dark earlier, the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership have re-launched their Be Safe, Be Seen campaign.
We want everyone to be able to use the roads safely this Autumn. The Be Safe, Be Seen campaign highlights small changes people can make to improve their safety and the safety of others.
These changes include: Wearing bright and reflective clothing when walking or cycling. Making sure your eyesight is up to the minimum standard. Drivers should be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away. Always making sure that your car headlights are switched on before setting off on your journey. Never driving when tired and taking regular breaks on long journeys.
Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association supports Building Societies like the Hanley Economic where it has members unlike a bank which has customers.
You become a member when you open a savings account, or take out a mortgage with a building society.
A building society is run for the benefit of its members, instead of shareholders. Members can have a say in how a building society is run, and that is why we encourage you to join us on Saturday 1st November at 9.30 a.m.
High Street from Tunstall’s Haymarket through Sandyford to the top of Goldenhill at Woodstock Street will be closed over a 3 day period on the 13th, 14th & 18th November. The road closures will commence at 8.00 p.m. until 6.00 a.m.
Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association have made contact with the contractor doing the work, which will consist of repairing all potholes along the High Street and Kidsgrove Road.
Good news is that road repairs will take place in sections, meaning not all of the High Street will be closed for 3 days, and the company have agreed to update Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association prior to work taking place so residents can be advised of which stretch of road will be closed.
Residents will be kept updated asap when more information is known through the residents association website/Facebook, along with Councillor Chandra Kanneganti’s Facebook page.
Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association supports Building Societies like the Hanley Economic where it has members unlike a bank which has customers.
You become a member when you open a savings account, or take out a mortgage with a building society.
A building society is run for the benefit of its members, instead of shareholders. Members can have a say in how a building society is run, and that is why we encourage you to join us on Saturday 1st November at 9.30 a.m.
Left to right Councillor Chandra Kanneganti, Sergeant Rob Emanuel, PCSO Michael Frost, Lester Fern, SAGE Treasurer, Sylvia Representing David Williams M.P. & Tom Simpson SAGE Secretary, who today walked around Sandyford & Goldenhill to meet up with residents and local businesses to listen to any issues which need addressing.
The day proved to be a great success with visits to McDonald’s and many of the retail establishments in and around Sandyford & Goldenhill, and many people who were spoken to said that to see the police, local politicians and their local residents association was a positive step in engaging with the public when walking through the area.
Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association supports Building Societies like the Hanley Economic where it has members unlike a bank which has customers.
You become a member when you open a savings account, or take out a mortgage with a building society.
A building society is run for the benefit of its members, instead of shareholders. Members can have a say in how a building society is run, and that is why we encourage you to join us on Saturday 1st November at 9.30 a.m..
Staffordshire Police are launching a campaign to help people use social media safely in the wake of widespread disinformation, misinformation and violent content online.
Officers, staff and specialist teams across the UK are working hard to identify people who are fascinated by violence following the tragic events in Southport last year where three young girls were killed.
We are increasingly living our lives online and the internet helps us to stay in touch with friends, shop, play games and keep up to date with the latest news – but it can also be a place to read false information and view content that can fuel acts of extreme violence and terror.
That’s why we’re launching our campaign to help give people the right tools to stay safe online, challenge disinformation and spot the signs that someone might be fascinated with violence.
On social media, everyone has a voice. It can be a good thing for generating discussion, seeing different viewpoints and having a diverse outlook on certain topics, but it can also be a place filled with false information designed to make people think or feel a certain way. This information, particularly paired with uncensored content depicting extreme violence, has the potential to influence people’s way of thinking and their motives exponentially – which poses big risks to everyone.
Earlier this month the police secured a prison term against a man in Staffordshire who was found printing 3D guns and ammunition in his home. The court heard how he had spent lots of time alone on social media and had become fascinated by the Nazis and Adolf Hitler.
Police are determined to raise awareness on the issue and ensure they can do everything possible to equip people with the tools needed to spot this type of disinformation or misinformation online, and to help everyone spot if someone could be influenced by harmful content.
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