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Staffordshire pharmacies partner with police to distribute fraud awareness leaflets
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Staffordshire Police have launched an initiative with local pharmacies to distribute crime prevention leaflets alongside prescription deliveries to help protect elderly and vulnerable residents from scams. Four pharmacies are taking part, sending out over 1,000 leaflets every three months to reach individuals who may lack internet access or otherwise not engage with support services.
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- Staffordshire Police have teamed up with four local pharmacies to distribute fraud awareness leaflets with prescription deliveries.
- Over 1,000 crime prevention leaflets containing scam-avoidance advice will be distributed every three months.
- The initiative aims to reach elderly and vulnerable individuals who may not have internet access.
- Participating pharmacies include Touchwood Pharmacy (Three Spires Centre and Boley Park), Whittington Pharmacy, and Prescription Care Services.
- The campaign follows recent local fraud incidents, including courier scams targeting elderly residents.