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Burglar Admits to over 70 Burglaries in Surrey – Here is how he did it!
This time last year the area experienced a large spate or burglaries. At the time a number of arrests were made with one suspect admitting to over 70 burglaries in Surrey. Interviews with this and other burglars have given us an insight into what they look for and how they do it: What did the […]
Fraudster Jailed for Selling Fake JLS, Justin Bieber and 1D Merchandise
The successful outcome of this case follows investigations by Surelock in conjunction with Suffolk Trading Standards. A fraudster who made thousands of pounds selling fake JLS, Justin Bieber and One Direction clothes to unsuspecting victims through eBay has been jailed for 12 months. John Young, of Sotterley Road, Hulver, near Beccles, was sentenced at Ipswich […]
Woking Detectives Investigate Latest Scam after Woman Hands over Hundreds of Pounds
Detectives in Woking are investigating the latest scam which has come to light involving victims being asked to hand over money in order to claim Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) payments. A woman in her 70s who lives in Woking was targeted last month by a caller claiming to be from a PPI company and telling […]
Neil Hollinshead Jailed for London Welsh RFC Fraud
Following a successful investigation by Surelock on behalf of the RFU and in liaison with the City of London Police a fraudster who posed as the head of an investment company and was supposedly backed by the Saudi royal family, has been jailed over his purchase of London Welsh rugby club. Neil Hollinshead duped the […]
Lost Your Bag?
I recently had a trip with British Airways from Heathrow Terminal 5 when their baggage belts were not working and therefore boarded my flight knowing my suitcase did not get on with me. Thankfully I have an ingrained aversion of putting anything of value into my case, but it got me thinking of what is […]
Stop the Fakers Tarnishing a Glittering UK Success, says Harrods boss
Britain’s best-known department store is in the midst of a massive £250 million refurbishment. Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, has already overseen a string of dramatic changes, from multi- million-pound designer escalators to a coruscating chandelier for the store’s rear foyer by renowned glass designer Dale Chihuly. A seven figure sum is reputed to have […]
Turn Back Crime
A fake watch, cheap cigarettes, a pirated DVD: What may seem like innocent purchases, could be funding criminal activity, such as cybercrime, the illegal arms trade, kidnapping, crimes against children and even terrorism. This film exposes the link between purchasing counterfeit items and the more dangerous crimes that purchasing enables. The first of a series, […]
Sunday Mirror Finds a Hidden ‘Shopping Mall’ Selling Fakes
The Sunday Mirror (June 15th) reports that a hidden shopping mall selling fake designer goods has been discovered behind a row of derelict shops in the Bury New Road area of Manchester. The secret shopping village – on a once bustling street in Manchester – is packed with fake Louis Vuitton handbags, Nike football shirts, […]
Avoid Bad Hair Days…Avoid Counterfeit Hair Stylers!
Dictionary.com informs us coun·ter·feit [koun-ter-fit] adjective 1. made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine; not genuine; forged: counterfeit dollar bills. 2. pretended; unreal: counterfeit grief. I like the fact that this mentions grief. It is so true! So I’m suggesting, please look further than the quality and […]