A SCHEME is seeing police partner with local pharmacies in a bid to protect vulnerable residents from fraud.
The initiative has seen four sites sign up to distribute more than 1,000 leaflets when medication is being delivered.
They contain information on how to avoid falling victim to scammers.
The pharmacies taking part are Touchwood Pharmacy at the Three Spires Centre, Touchwood Pharmacy at Boley Park, Whittington Pharmacy on Main Street and Prescription Care Services on Tamworth Road.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said:
"While we know that social media and online advice and support has its place, we know that many vulnerable people who are often at risk of falling victim to this type of crime don’t always have access to the internet.
"That’s why we’ve launched the project – to reach people who may not otherwise engage with our support services and get them to think about their safety at the same time as their health, through these bespoke leaflets in their prescription bags.
"So far, four pharmacies have signed up, with more than 1,000 leaflets distributed within prescription deliveries, to be repeated every three months as needed."
Jas Riat, owner of Prescription Care Services, said:
"It’s really positive that Staffordshire Police is being proactive in reaching out to vulnerable people through this partnership scheme to remind them to stop and think before sharing any personal or financial information."
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