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WhatsApp Scams
Many reports of so called "unbeatable Black Friday offers" being sent via WhatsApp, SMS and email. Whilst many of these can be genuine,...

Business Force Magazine
Nov 27, 20201 min read
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Christmas Scam Alert
Unfortunately, Christmas always leads to a rise in scam emails offering enticing deals to galvanise people to follow links to fake sites...

Business Force Magazine
Nov 27, 20201 min read
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COVID-19
There have been reports of phishing emails extorting money from consumers by claiming they are collecting donations for a COVID-19...

Business Force Magazine
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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Black Friday Scams
Black Friday and Christmas shopping scams are circulating. Offers that seem tempting are sent by SMS, email or WhatsApp, and offer links...

Business Force Magazine
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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Poaching
Rural communities are being affected by the impact on the economy of Coronavirus. Poaching is seen to be on the increase in many areas,...

Business Force Magazine
Nov 22, 20201 min read
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Stay Ahead of Thieves!
If your business has been forced to temporarily close during lockdown, we urge you to ensure that your security measures are fully...

Business Force Magazine
Nov 10, 20201 min read
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Card Scammers
A worrying scam involves fraudsters telling the victim they would be receiving a new bank card, and that a courier would go to their home...

Business Force Magazine
Nov 10, 20201 min read
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Bring them in!
Remember the importance of securing your tools. Leaving them in a vehicle overnight can lead to you losing your business!

Business Force Magazine
Nov 10, 20201 min read
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Be Alert!
As councils and organisations such as HMRC make amendments to their policies to accommodate small businesses, there are inevitable fake...

Business Force Magazine
Oct 26, 20201 min read
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Constant Vigilance
Incidents of criminals posing as Covid Marshalls in order to gain access to homes and businesses are being reported. Fraudsters are...

Business Force Magazine
Oct 26, 20201 min read
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Staying Alert
It will soon be dark at the end of the working day so if you or your staff are taking cash or valuables from your place of work, please...

Business Force Magazine
Oct 22, 20201 min read
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Scam Alert
As the Coronavirus cases increase, so do the number of scams. Do not click on a link that looks untrustworthy, no matter what the...

Business Force Magazine
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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Deter Thieves!
A reminder that if your business is required to temporarily close at any time, do not leave anything inside that could attract thieves....

Business Force Magazine
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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Shine a light!
Nights are drawing in and it is important that you ensure your security is tightened! Timer switches on lights give the impression that...

Business Force Magazine
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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Retail Theft
Many retailers are reporting an increase in shoplifting. Job losses are potentially causing an increase in the theft of everyday goods so...

Business Force Magazine
Oct 9, 20201 min read
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Scam warning!
Companies offering fake holiday refunds for individuals who have been forced to cancel their trips due to the pandemic are rife at the...

Business Force Magazine
Oct 5, 20201 min read
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Sharks are Circling!
Still lots of reports coming in of fraudsters offering bounce back type loans to struggling businesses that aren't legitimate lenders. It...

Business Force Magazine
Oct 5, 20201 min read
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Protect your equipment
If you leave your power tools, work equipment or any other valuables in your vehicle then you could lose your livelihood overnight! ...

Business Force Magazine
Sep 30, 20201 min read
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Impersonation Fraud
Criminals are paying close attention to recently reopened work premises that may be closing again due to new government advice. Run...

Business Force Magazine
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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Remember to be Secure!
Criminals are paying close attention to recently reopened work premises that may be closing again due to new government advice. Run...

Business Force Magazine
Sep 29, 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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