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Home Working
With their revenue streams limited by lockdown, criminals are becoming increasingly desperate and resourceful. If you are working from...

Business Force Magazine
Feb 10, 20211 min read
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Fake Testing Scam
With criminals continuing to adapt to the pandemic, there are still many instances of fake testing kits and substandard PPE being offered...

Business Force Magazine
Feb 10, 20211 min read
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Keep your premises safe
With future lockdowns possible, business owners should focus on security items that can protect closed businesses. Lighting on a timer...

Business Force Magazine
Feb 10, 20211 min read
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Grant Scams
Businesses in the UK are being targeted with yet more hoax offers of financial support related to the pandemic. The wave of scam emails...

Business Force Magazine
Jan 29, 20211 min read
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Investment Scams
The pandemic has seen a dramatic rise in pension and investment scams. Criminals are focusing on the financial insecurity brought on by...

Business Force Magazine
Jan 29, 20211 min read
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More Vaccine Scams
If you receive a call, message or email offering you a Covid vaccine in return for cash then ignore it! This horrible scam is gaining...

Business Force Magazine
Jan 23, 20211 min read
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More Virus Scams!
Scammers are continuing to ramp up the scam messages to people, topics ranging from bounce back loans to vaccines are rife at the moment....

Business Force Magazine
Jan 23, 20211 min read
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Lockdown Security
Remember that if your business has been closed due to the latest lockdown, you need to ensure that it is secure. CCTV, alarm systems and...

Business Force Magazine
Jan 15, 20211 min read
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Vaccine Scams
Scammers are cashing in on people's desperation to be vaccinated against Covid. Texts, cold calls and emails are offering the jab in...

Business Force Magazine
Jan 12, 20211 min read
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CCTV Date
It is vital for investigations that CCTV footage is correctly date stamped so please ensure that your systems have changed over to 2021!

Business Force Magazine
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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Be Aware!
January is often a time when scammers circulate emails claiming to be from HMRC in order to harvest sensitive information and money from...

Business Force Magazine
Jan 4, 20211 min read
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More Coronavirus Scams!
We are hearing of phishing emails circulating that are offering the Covid-19 vaccine to people privately. Scammers are requesting...

Business Force Magazine
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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Hide the Boxes!
Don't forget that thieves seldom have a day off over Christmas! They can tell what valuable items may be in your house by looking at...

Business Force Magazine
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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Helping you in the New Year!
Are you crime ready for 2021? Every year brings new challenges for businesses, as criminals develop new ways to profit from crime. Keep...

Business Force Magazine
Dec 22, 20201 min read
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PPE Scams
We are hearing more reports of poorly made PPE being offered to businesses. Despite being attractively cheap, they are often not fit for...

Business Force Magazine
Dec 14, 20201 min read
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Wipe Your Data!
Many people buy or receive new laptops, tablets or desktop computers at Christmas. If you use yours for work then be sure to install...

Business Force Magazine
Dec 14, 20201 min read
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Shop Safely!
This year's lockdowns have led to a massive increase in e-commerce. The rise in online shopping means more people than ever are giving...

Business Force Magazine
Dec 8, 20201 min read
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Is it the real thing?
Counterfeit goods are most frequently offered in the month of December. They range from being of substandard quality, to being a danger...

Business Force Magazine
Dec 8, 20201 min read
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Christmas Crime
The Christmas period often sees an increase in crime for businesses. Please ensure that your premises are covered by security measures if...

Business Force Magazine
Dec 8, 20201 min read
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Scam Alert!
Every time the tier system is changed and lockdowns imposed or lifted, scammers are sending emails urging people to follow links for an...

Business Force Magazine
Nov 30, 20201 min read
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Check Your Windows
As the warmer weather approaches, be aware of the risk of forgetting to close windows! Don't be an easy target for burglars.

Business Force Magazine
May 4, 20211 min read
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More Scams!
Please be wary of correspondence claiming to be from HMRC and requesting personal or banking details. There appears to be a resurgence in...

Business Force Magazine
Apr 20, 20211 min read
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