Information on fraud from Staffordshire Police

We have been made aware of a growing number of contacts either by telephone or online, where the person making contact is trying to obtain personal details in order to attempt to defraud and take money from bank accounts. The majority of these contacts appear to be from foreign locations.

If you receive an unexpected contact asking for personal or financial information, do not give out the information without first checking with the relevant organisation, preferably by using another telephone to make the call.

If you do suspect that you have been the victim of a fraud, or know someone who has, please contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit their website at actionfraud.police.uk