It is important that the security of your garden is considered together with that of your home. Effective security measures will not only protect your possessions in outbuildings and the garden itself but will also help to deter an attack on the house. The risk is all the greater because in many households both partners […]
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UK Online Banking Fraud Losses Up in 2009
On 10th March 2010 the UK Cards Association released its figures on card and banking fraud in 2009. And there is some good news and some bad news for Britons. The summary results are: Fraud on debit and credit cards fell by more than a quarter in 2009 to about $658 million. Counterfeit card fraud […]
“Griff” the Gargoyle Targets Church Thieves
Gargoyles are the traditional guardians of the building on which they are placed and it is hoped the unusual image will be a powerful reminder to thieves that they are being watched by unseen eyes. A campaign called “Church Watch” that was launched at Manchester Cathedral following a theft of lead in August 2008 uses […]
Protect Yourself Against Car Theft
Although vehicle crime has dropped by more than 66% since it peaked in 1995 there were still nearly 1.5 million vehicle-related thefts recorded in 2007-08. During this period, car-related crimes accounted for 13% of all recorded crime in England and Wales but on a happier note having security equipment on your car – especially an […]
Protecting Your Property by Security Marking
Property marking is an internationally accepted means of rendering your property identifiable both to yourself and the police. In the United Kingdom this is effected by using the postcode of the premises to which the property belongs, together with the name or part of the name. We recommend that every item of value (where practicable) […]
Protect your Handbag
The Chelsea Clip The Chelsea Clip was invented in 1991 since then it has been providing a preventative solution to the problem of thefts of handbags and personal luggage. It has been specifically designed to secure personal belongings within public places and you may have seen them in bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants as well […]
Boss Fined for Supplying Unlicensed Guards
A security boss has been ordered to pay £1,000 after pleading guilty to supplying unlicensed security guards. William Boyd, 56, of Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, was director of Greenock-based MHM (Scotland) that deployed security staff to various construction sites in the area. At Greenock Sheriff Court on1st February 2010, Boyd pleaded guilty to supplying unlicensed security […]
Security Boss Fined for Supplying Unlicensed Security Guards
A security boss has been ordered to pay £1,000 after pleading guilty to supplying unlicensed security guards. William Boyd, 56, of Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, was director of Greenock-based MHM (Scotland) that deployed security staff to various construction sites in the area. At Greenock Sheriff Court on1st February 2010, Boyd pleaded guilty to supplying unlicensed security […]
Lottery Scam
An elderly single lady of 82 was recently the victim of a scam whereby she lost £25,000 after receiving notification that she had won a Spanish Lottery and afterwards was treated appallingly by her bank. Over a period of a year Betty* received phone calls and correspondence suggesting that she should subscribe large amounts of […]