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Warning issued over scammers, imposters and cold callers by Trading Standards
People are being reminded to be aware of scammers and con artists and to look out for those who could…
Author: Lauren Walker
19th October 2021
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Trading standards urge people to watch out for phoney NHS Covid Pass texts
Stone residents have been warned by Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team to lookout for a new scam text message about…
Author: Jon Cook
14th September 2021A new project has been launched to tackle nuisance calls
Vulnerable residents in Stone who receive regular nuisance calls could soon benefit from a new project to fit a free…
Author: Jon Cook20th August 2021Bargain hunters warned of counterfeit goods
Bargain hunters in Staffordshire are being urged to be aware of counterfeit goods when visiting car boot sales or markets…
Author: Lauren Walker
28th May 2021Stone residents warned about rogue traders
Stone families are being urged to be vigilant over rogue traders following countywide reports of elderly people being targeted by…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd March 2021Join campaign to help catch mail scammers
A new campaign to help tackle the issue of mail scams is asking local people for their help in keeping…
Author: Lauren Walker13th December 2020People warned to be on their guard against illegal money lenders
Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards service are urging people from across the county to be on their guard against unscrupulous…
Author: Lauren Walker
19th July 2020Fake must-have Christmas toys seized in Staffordshire
Trading Standards operations in Staffordshire have seized dozens of counterfeit must-have Christmas toys including Frozen Dolls and LOL doll Merchandise.…
Author: Lauren Walker
13th December 2019Call blocking device to help vulnerable people fight against nuisance calls
Stone residents who receive regular nuisance sales calls continue to benefit from call blocking devices fitted to their telephones as…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd January 2019Stone residents are reminded to be “scams aware” in new campagin
Stone residents and people from across the county are being urged to look out for the signs of scams in…
Author: Jon Cook1st October 2018County trading standards leader says responsible knife sales vital to communities
Following a test purchase operation in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire’s trading standards leader has said that responsible knife sales are vital for…
Author: Lauren Walker
26th April 2018Get Wise to Scams During National Awareness Month
As part of a national awareness month in July, people in Stone are being urged to spot the signs of…
Author: Lauren Walker
11th July 2017Local retailers selling e-cigarettes to under-18s
An investigation by Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team has found that some retailers are selling electronic cigarettes and vaping…
Author: Andy MacDonald
11th August 2016Over 150,000 illegal cigarettes seized in 12 months
Over 150,000 counterfeit and illicit cigarettes with street value of around £75,000 were seized in Staffordshire in 2015/16 by the…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
4th April 2016Top tips to avoid online scams on Black Friday
Staffordshire Trading Standards has issued advice to help people in Stone avoid online scams when they're looking for bargains on…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
26th November 2015Stone pubs caught selling alcohol to under-18s
Five pubs in Stone were caught selling alcohol to under-18s on Monday night. A joint operation by Staffordshire Police and…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
5th September 2013
