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Surelock – Core Services

Surelock has a dedicated, highly skilled, and experienced team of professional private investigators and security consultants that work across London and the UK.

It has been an incredibly busy time for our Brand Protection Team with a number of major successes in this past month, including one of the biggest seizures ever of designer perfumes, providing accurate intelligence and working alongside the respective authorities.

But we do a great deal more than just Brand Protection.

  • SURVEILLANCE – We have surveillance teams strategically placed all over UK to deal with domestic / cheating partner surveillance, accident injury surveillance, and corporate surveillance carried out for the benefit of the client’s business, it never surprises us how hard the teams work, recently using drone technology to pin point the movements of a subject.
  • All our surveillance is legal, covertly video recorded in a public place, we keep the client informed of the findings and supply a detailed log of events with selected photos, a full unedited DVD is also available if required.
  • SECURITY SURVEYS – We have many years experienced in the field of security surveys / risk assessments, which include Entry & Exits, Windows, CCTV, Access control, Alarm systems, Physical Security measures both existing and possible future installations, any security procedures that are in place.  
  • Vulnerabilities identified in the survey will be highlighted, and cost-effective solutions will be provided in an easy-to-read illustrated report.
  • Our surveyors are fully accredited by the appropriate bodies under Home Office guidelines and have the necessary security clearance with over 30 years of experience.
  • BUG SWEEPS – We have a dedicated engineer who has over 30 years’ experience, most of his equipment is purpose built. We conduct a full electronic sweep of the premises, then using handheld wands for near field examinations of the respective rooms / offices, computers, and telephone equipment, finally very importantly a finger-tip search examining power supplies, ceiling tiles, thus when we complete an ECS search we can tell you if there is anything there.
  • At the end of the operation, you can genuinely tell the client that there is nothing there or indeed find out that there was, that is what our clients rely on! What you say in private is your business, keeping it that way is ours.
  • CRIME / FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS – We have a dedicated team of experienced investigators who over the years have successfully investigated most things both here in the UK and abroad, for a wide range of clients, whether it be a burglary, robbery, blackmail, theft of valuable items, fraud, assaults, missing person or indeed a murder.
  • At the end of the day, we will provide you with all the intelligence / evidence you need in order to progress the investigation, legal or discipline proceedings.
  • ONLINE INFRINGEMENTS – Apart from our physical brand protection services, we have a dedicated online team, who painstakingly trawl the internet and multiple platforms worldwide selling our clients infringing merchandise, liaising with the respective sites and having the items removed from sale. Multiple or repeat sellers are often targeted and enforcement action taken.

For full details of all of core services please view our e-brochure

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/239779607/
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/239779607/

If you need any help with any of our core services, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will always provide the very best services at competitive rates, and are always happy to have a chat about your requirements. Give us a call to discuss on 0333 6000 300 or email [email protected]

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/239779607/

Surelock Brand Protection

During the past 10 months, the Surelock Brand Protection Team have been directly responsible for some of the biggest seizures of counterfeit designer wear, high end watches and perfumes ever seen in UK, working with the authorities to take these sometimes-dangerous products off of the streets and assisting in the prosecution of major criminal gangs.

A great deal of hard work and professionalism goes into these operations, test buys, surveillance, undercover work and research, then working in partnership with The City Of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) who progress the investigations and carry out the enforcement actions and prosecutions.

This is in addition to the regular work we do with respective Trading Standards Officers all over UK who have faced government cut backs but still manage to work so hard in protecting the consumers.

Greater Manchester Police and the Operation Vulcan Team have been responsible for policing Manchester’s fake City, recently making some of the biggest seizures ever in UK and closing down numerous illegal businesses in the area. 

Counterfeiting is not a victimless crime. The counterfeiters often mimic popular brands and create counterfeit products which are similar in appearance but lack the quality and safety standards of the original product, particularly on imports coming into UK from China and Turkey, where they are mass manufactured in sweat shops, albeit the quality of these counterfeits are getting better. They often sell their products at lower prices to attract unsuspecting consumers. These goods can be offered to people online, on social media, at car boot sales, local markets and in retail outlets, especially in your local shopping center and are wholesaled in areas like Manchester, Birmingham and Leicester.

Nobody wants consumers to be the victim of counterfeit substandard goods that could harm them or leave them out of pocket, so it’s always worth looking out for those tell-tale signs. Be aware of cheap prices, take note of where the product is being sold and pay attention to the packaging and labelling of the items, it is easy to compare with the genuine products online.

Fakes such as perfumes, toiletries, candles or jewellery can be hard to detect but asking yourself some simple questions can keep you safe.  We always say that if something is too good to be true, it usually is.

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To avoid buying counterfeits you should:

  • Shop from reputable retailers: Buying gifts from reputable retailers and online marketplaces can help ensure that you’re purchasing genuine products.
  • Be cautious of online ads and promotions: Scammers often use online ads and promotions to lure consumers into buying counterfeit products. Be cautious of ads that promise big discounts or unrealistic savings.
  • Double check the packaging and labelling: Look for any signs of poor quality, such as misspellings, incorrect logos, or low-quality printing. Genuine products will have consistent labelling and packaging.
  • Compare prices: If a product is being sold at a much lower price than usual, it may be a counterfeit. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.
  • Examine the product: Counterfeit products may have a different weight, texture, or smell than the original product. If the product doesn’t feel or look right, it may be a fake.

Surelock are specialists in Brand Protection and protect our client’s intellectual property rights, conducting numerous investigations and online take downs worldwide, working with the authorities on enforcement action and prosecutions – take a look at our brand protection services

If you need help building a brand protection strategy for your business or with pro-active investigations to help stop the counterfeits, then please do not hesitate to get in touch, we are always happy to talk and advise. https://www.surelock.org/contact-us

Surelock – Bank Screen Sharing Scams

Very sound advice from NatWest.

What is a screen share scam?

Screen sharing scams, also known as remote access fraud, is when a criminal persuades you to download screen sharing or remote access software which is then used to steal sensitive information, access accounts, even transfer your funds.

Increasingly, criminals often pretend to be calling from your bank, recognised companies, or an investment firm. Callers are so convincing that they’ll coerce victims to install legitimate screen sharing or remote access software.

When it comes to screen sharing, there are two slightly different meanings to the phrase – Screen sharing, and remote access:

 Screen sharing involves a legitimate program like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and allows users to share their screen with other people. Criminals often manipulate victims so they can see their device screen, and observe sensitive/private information, such as logging into a bank account, or displaying their login details/password for an online store.

Remote access software is legitimate programs such as AnyDesk, TeamViewer or LogMeIn. The software is commonly used by IT technicians to fix equipment remotely, rather than in person. Remote access screen sharing gives a stranger full control of your computer, laptop, or phone, and if a criminal gains access to your device, they may be able to see your files, data, and accounts.

How to avoid it

Remember, the scam can only take place if you download the software and allow strangers access to your screen or device – Neither your bank nor investment companies have a valid reason for needing remote access to your device. 

The only time you may want to share your screen is with people you know and trust, or tech support which you have requested specifically. There is no valid reason for a person to contact you and ask to view your screen.

Do not share your passwords and banking details with anybody. This includes typing online banking details in while you are screen sharing.

Don’t feel pressured to share your screen or to grant remote access to your computer. Criminals are experts in building trust and convincing victims to feel safe. If you are being rushed to make a decision, this is a red flag, and you should end the call immediately.

Actions you can take

Remain vigilant when receiving unsolicited calls, never disclose details of PINs, passwords, or online banking codes in any circumstances. 

If you are thinking about making an investment, please see our guidance on investment scams.

If you’ve received a suspicious call and are worried you’ve given away personal information, it’s important that you contact the bank, so that they can investigate and help you as quickly as possible.

If you’ve shared your screen or allowed someone access your device, you should:

Disconnect your device from the internet and inform your IT department.

If you’ve been asked to click on a link, or install screen sharing software, run a scan with your antivirus software to check your device for any malicious software.

Change your passwords for all sites/apps that hold your payment details. We’d also recommend changing your passwords for your email accounts.

If you need help CALL US NOW – 0333 6000 300 or EMAIL –[email protected] even if it is only for advice, we are happy to chat.

So who cheats more…Men Or Women?

The trends may be changing for example, millennials have more emotional affairs on social media, dating sites & apps in addition to affairs with close friends and co-workers, which is still the highest, followed by affairs with strangers an ex or a neighbour, ranking bottom of the list.

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On average, out of 100 couples, 20 men would cheat versus 13 women.

Interestingly, women appear to have the slight edge in cheating between ages 18-29.

From ages 30-49 cheating is more or less even, with men having the edge.

Ages 50-80+ sees the gap in men cheating more than double, peaking with men in their 80’s being 4 times more likely to cheat than women.

Whatever the trends and statistics and regardless of gender the sad truth is – as we find with most clients who approach us – if they suspect their partner is cheating, their fears are usually confirmed.

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Our surveillance teams are led by career detectives who spent most of their service on the ground learning everything there is to know about surveillance, whether it is corporate, accident injury or domestic cheating partner, we can help.

CALL US NOW – 0333 6000 300 or EMAIL – [email protected] even if it is only for advice, we are happy to chat.

 

Surelock’s Credibility & Integrity

Surelock is one of the longest standing and respected Investigative and Security Consultancies in the Industry.

Surelock Asset Management Limited was founded in 1993 by highly respected former senior Detective Roy Herridge QPM, one of the most trusted officers in the Metropolitan Police at the time. The company provides investigative and security services, fraud / crime investigations, corporate / domestic surveillance, security surveys / risk assessments, bug sweeps and more.

Surelock International Limited was founded in 2001, following a request by a well known US celebrity to help protect his brand from counterfeits, now working both in the UK and abroad. The company provides brand protection and IP investigations both physical and online to some of the biggest brands in the world.

Both companies now operate under the name of Surelock which is now managed by former experienced and respected Detective Ron Harrison, with 30 years Police experience and 24 years in the private sector, a past President of The Association of British Investigators.

We have old-fashioned standards providing professional modern services to our esteemed clientele, with an excellent team of consultants, drawn from the police, trading standards, military and public / private sector, all experts in their field.

All our services are detailed in our online brochure – https://online.flippingbook.com/view/239779607

Our fees are by no means the most expensive, are set in stone with hourly rates and detailed in our costing fee brochure – https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1010399425/

If you need help with any of our services, or even a chat to discuss any problems you may have, whether a private individual or business do not hesitate to make contact – https://www.surelock.org/contact-us

Surelock – Physical Penetration Tests

Surelock carry out a full security survey of your home or business premises. The site perimeter, integrity of buildings and vulnerability of individual rooms are examined in detail together with existing physical/electronic measures and procedures already in place to reduce crime.

Apart from the obvious benefit of minimising losses, this will also provide increased peace of mind to staff or residents and from the business perspective is likely to lead to happier work environment, increased efficiency, improved image with customers and sometimes lower insurance premiums.

Following the survey how often do you get your security measures tested.Physical penetration tests are an important way for businesses to identify any weaknesses in the physical security of their premises (e.g., warehouses and offices) that could be exploited by criminals. 

During the operation, our experts will covertly try to bypass any security guards, cameras, locks, fences, or other security measures to gain entry and demonstrate how they could potentially reach restricted areas undetected. The whole operation will be covertly recorded for training purposes and a detailed report of our findings will be provided.

If you need help with your security measures do not hesitate to contact us – give us a call to discuss on 0333 6000 300 or email [email protected]

Surelock’s Surveillance Services

During the pandemic our surveillance work was greatly reduced, but now we are back to normality, gaining domestic surveillance, accident injury surveillance and corporate / criminal surveillance regularly, we have teams all over UK who can be deployed at short notice.

We always respect our surveillance teams who work so hard, often sitting around for hours with no movement at all, but the quality of our operatives is second to none.

With modern technology deploying covert cameras to cover a front door of premises that is not easily seen by the eye, more recently on a live criminal surveillance operation the team were unable to see exactly what the subject was doing, so they deployed a drone, the object was achieved, really quick thinking by a dedicated team and job well done.

Unless there were exceptional circumstances, we would always try to deploy at least a three-man team, video record all movements, gather all the intelligence, supplying the client with a detailed log of events with selected photos, which can be used in any legal proceeding.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have a surveillance need, we will discuss all the options, so you know the costs and exactly what is involved.

You will be in safe hands, so if you require these professional services, please contact us https://www.surelock.org/contact-us

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Surelock – Core Services

If ever you need professional help either as a private individual or business, Surelock has a dedicated, highly skilled, and experienced team of professional private investigators and security consultants that work across London and the UK.

BRAND PROTECTION – We are one of the most pro-active successful Brand Protection Companies in the UK, dealing with intellectual property right investigations on behalf of our clients, both online and in the marketplace. Our aim has always been to utilise specialist surveillance and under cover teams to covertly gather evidence of counterfeits being sold in the marketplace, wholesalers, and manufacturers making test purchases and then identifying where the stock is being stored. Having gathered the evidence, we pass to the respective authorities and work with them on enforcement actions. Our surveillance expertise is second to none.

BUG SWEEPS – We have a dedicated engineer who has over 30 years’ experience, most of his equipment is purpose built. We conduct a full electronic sweep of the premises, then using handheld wands for near field examinations of the respective rooms / offices, computers, and telephone equipment, finally very importantly a finger-tip search examining power supplies, ceiling tiles, thus when we complete an ECS search we can tell you if there is anything there or not, that is what our clients rely on! What you say in private is your business, keeping it that way is ours.

CRIME / FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS – We have a dedicated team of experienced investigators who over the years have successfully investigated most things both here in the UK and abroad, for a wide range of clients, whether it be a burglary, robbery, blackmail, theft of valuable items, fraud, assaults, missing person or indeed a murder. At the end of the day, we will provide you with all the intelligence / evidence your need in order to progress the investigation, legal or discipline proceedings.

SURVEILLANCE – We have surveillance teams strategically placed all over UK to deal with domestic / cheating partner surveillance, accident injury surveillance, and corporate surveillance carried out for the benefit of the client’s business, All our surveillance is legal covertly video recorded in a public place, we keep the client informed of the findings and supply a detailed log of events with selected photos, a full unedited recording is also available if required.

SECURITY SURVEYS – We have many years experienced in the field of security surveys / risk assessments, which include Entry & Exits, Windows, CCTV, Access control, Alarm systems, Physical Security measures both existing and possible future installations, any security procedures that are in place. Vulnerabilities identified in the survey will be highlighted, and cost-effective solutions will be provided in an easy-to-read illustrated report. Our surveyors are fully accredited by the appropriate bodies under Home Office guidelines and have the necessary security clearance with over 30 years of experience.

For full details of all of core services please view our e-brochure https://online.flippingbook.com/view/239779607/

If you need any help with any of our core services, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will always provide the very best services at competitive rates and are always happy to have a chat about your requirements.Give us a call to discuss on 0333 6000 300 or email [email protected]

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/239779607/

Surelock – Working with UKBF

Surelock like other brand protection companies work daily with our colleagues at UK Board Force through the UK, we assist with authentications and supply training to the authorities.

We always ensure our clients are correctly registered with UKBF and have an active Application for Action (AFA)

UKBF officers work 24/7 everyday of the year, protecting our clients’ counterfeit goods entering UK from Countries like China and Turkey, making many £millions of seizures every year in addition to the other work they have to do involving drugs, explosives and firearms.

Counterfeit goods come into the UK on a daily basis by plane, boat and train and are hidden in containers, vans, large and small parcels or with foot passengers.

We at Surelock are very grateful for the hard work undertaken by UKBF, this year alone our clients have had the following counterfeits seized: –

• Watches

• Sunglasses

• Guitars

• Footwear

• Clothing

If you need any help with Brand Protection, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will always provide the very best services at competitive rates.

Give us a call to discuss on 0333 6000 300 or email [email protected]