Fraud Advice Sessions

We’re reminding residents that fraud advice sessions will be available on the below dates and times:

These sessions are open to everyone and offer practical advice on:

No appointment is needed. Come along, ask questions, and learn how to stay safe and informed.

📅 Dates 02-Feb-26

⏰ Time:14:30

📍 Location: Carlton Warm Hub, Carlton Memorial Hall, Leek Road, Waterhouses, Staffordshire, ST10 3LQ

1hr Awareness Session

📅 Date: 13-Feb-26

⏰ Time: 10:00

📍 Location: BYCZ Over 50s Men's Group (group has £2.50 cost for attendees), Biddulph Youth and Community Zone, Church Road, Biddulph, ST8 6NE

📅 Dates: 17-Feb-26 

⏰ Time: 10:00 

📍 Location: Community Café - Haregate Community Centre, 46 Queens Drive, Leek, ST13 6DJ

Short Awareness Session and Drop In

📅 Dates: 17-Feb-26

⏰ Time: 12:30

📍 Location: Leek Foodbank, 34 West Street, Leek, ST13 8AA

Drop In Only

📌 Quick Checklist

If you think you’ve been scammed: ✅ Stop communication with the scammer

✅ Contact your bank immediately

✅ Report to Action Fraud (phone or online)

✅ Call Staffordshire Police on 101 if needed

✅ Keep records of communications, payments and details