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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...

Business Force Magazine
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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Be Prepared!
Nobody wants it to happen, but if there is another lockdown, criminals may target your premises if they think it is inadequately...

Business Force Magazine
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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Remember to Test!
With the nights drawing in, and uncertainty over lockdown measures, it has never been more important to review the strengths and...

Business Force Magazine
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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Protect our Keyworkers!
An increasing number of retail staff are experiencing verbal and physical abuse when reminding customers to wear face masks. Please...

Business Force Magazine
Sep 14, 20201 min read
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Door Knock Scam
Con artists are continuing to access businesses under the cover of offering coronavirus advice and compliance. Make sure everyone in your...

Business Force Magazine
Sep 9, 20201 min read
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Be Aware
Criminals continue to exploit current affairs to hit honest people. The return of schoolchildren and students, and the Government urging...

Business Force Magazine
Sep 9, 20201 min read
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Keeping Safe
Due to the Government measures that are in place to control the Pandemic, natural surveillance from pedestrians and vehicle traffic has...

Business Force Magazine
Sep 1, 20201 min read
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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...

Business Force Magazine
Aug 28, 20201 min read
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Close before you go!
The recent warm spell has seen opportunistic thieves targeting small businesses who may be leaving windows open overnight. Please ensure...

Business Force Magazine
Aug 19, 20201 min read
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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...

Business Force Magazine
Aug 13, 20201 min read
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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...

Business Force Magazine
Aug 13, 20201 min read
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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...

Business Force Magazine
Aug 11, 20201 min read
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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...

Business Force Magazine
Aug 5, 20201 min read
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Outbuildings...
Rural crime has continued to rise this year with the theft of metal, livestock, machinery and vehicles prevalent. Treat your outbuildings...

Business Force Magazine
Aug 4, 20201 min read
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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...

Business Force Magazine
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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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...

Business Force Magazine
Jul 27, 20201 min read
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Be Prepared
Surveys have revealed that more than 150,000 shop workers have been assaulted over the last year. From robberies to unprovoked assaults...

Business Force Magazine
Jul 27, 20201 min read
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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...

Business Force Magazine
Jul 27, 20201 min read
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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...

Business Force Magazine
Jul 27, 20201 min read
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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...

Business Force Magazine
Jul 17, 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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