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Hacker Hotspots

If you have staff working remotely, please be aware that there are more people now using laptops in coffee shops and other public places...

Be Prepared!

Nobody wants it to happen, but if there is another lockdown, criminals may target your premises if they think it is inadequately...

Remember to Test!

With the nights drawing in, and uncertainty over lockdown measures, it has never been more important to review the strengths and...

Protect our Keyworkers!

An increasing number of retail staff are experiencing verbal and physical abuse when reminding customers to wear face masks. Please...

Door Knock Scam

Con artists are continuing to access businesses under the cover of offering coronavirus advice and compliance. Make sure everyone in your...

Be Aware

Criminals continue to exploit current affairs to hit honest people. The return of schoolchildren and students, and the Government urging...

Keeping Safe

Due to the Government measures that are in place to control the Pandemic, natural surveillance from pedestrians and vehicle traffic has...

Cash flow during COVID-19

A continued rise in lender loan fraud is of concern. Businesses that are worrying about cash flow during COVID-19 are being targeted by...

Close before you go!

The recent warm spell has seen opportunistic thieves targeting small businesses who may be leaving windows open overnight. Please ensure...

Dinner Scams

We’ve had reports of scam emails to parents suggesting that as schools are reopening, all pupils are being given free meals, accompanied...

Keep up to Date

With many small businesses starting to return to normal, it is more important than ever to stay one step ahead of criminals. Crime...

Face Mask or Fake Mask?

With masks mandatory in most of the UK, criminals will stop at nothing to make a profit. Be aware of scammers selling items that are not...

Covid Scams will not go away quickly!

Remember that, like the disease itself, Covid-19 scams are not going to just vanish overnight. As the situation changes you can be sure...

Outbuildings...

Rural crime has continued to rise this year with the theft of metal, livestock, machinery and vehicles prevalent. Treat your outbuildings...

Lock it Up!

The increase in bike usage is still causing a spike in thefts around the UK. Please follow our advice and circulate it to any staff to...

Leave your Mark!

If your tools are stolen then there steps you can take to increase your chances of getting them back. Engraving them will allow police...

Be Prepared

Surveys have revealed that more than 150,000 shop workers have been assaulted over the last year. From robberies to unprovoked assaults...

Avoid Conflict!

Please be aware of conflict management if you are a shopkeeper and someone refuses to wear a mask. Use appropriate signage but avoid a...

Keep it Locked!

As you return to work, please remember to maintain the highest level of security for your work vehicle and the tools you keep in it. It...

Increase in Fraud

Please continue to be aware of the increase in cybercrime and fraud. If you receive an email that appears to come from a supplier or...

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