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A special display in Perth city centre will provide advice on how people can take steps to avoid becoming a victim of crime.
Crime analysis over recent years reveals that during this period of the year there is potential for a rise in house burglaries, shed break-ins, and thefts of handbags and purses.
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The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a new guide for the construction sector intended to give Construction Site Managers an understanding of the techniques needed to secure these vulnerable sites. This includes a basic introduction to risk management and an overview of the practical solutions available.
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Thirteen Aberdeenshire bars received Best Bar None awards in recognition of their work over the last year to run safe and responsible drinking establishments at a ceremony at The Holiday Inn, Westhill recently.
Gold and silver awards were presented to bars across the area in the annual national awards scheme for licensed premises that allows licensees to demonstrate how well their businesses are managed.
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Students and staff at the Scottish Borders Campus are less likely to be the victim of cash machine crime thanks to a visit from PC John Lennon from Lothian and Borders Police who did, in fact, have a card skimming device for demonstration purposes on Campus!
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On Tuesday 10 January 2012 Morrisons became the first major retailer in Scotland to achieve the Safer Retailer Award.
All of Morrisons Stores in Scotland (56) have been accredited with merit after undergoing an extensive assessment process by the Scottish Business Crime Centre and Trading Standards to achieve the award.
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Please be aware that a new fraud MO is being used regarding Pay Point.
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The team at the SBCC would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and safe and prosperous 2012!
The Scottish Business Crime Centre ATM crime prevention initiative is presently being run in partnership with Lothian and Borders Police in the borders area by Const. John Lennon.
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Police forces in Scotland have joined together to back a campaign against scam mail which has conned billions of pounds out of victims.
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Police forces in Scotland have joined together to back a campaign against scam mail which has conned billions of pounds out of victims.
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Due to an internal fault the SBCC are unable to receive e-mails today.
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The Scottish Business Crime Centre Annual Report for 2010/11 is now available.
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The Clacksfirst Business Improvement District launched Scotland’s only interactive crime prevention CD for businesses this morning in Alloa.
Jamie MacSween, Chair of the Clacksfirst BID, Mandy Haeburn-Little, Executive Director of the Scottish Business Crime Centre, Chief Inspector Bob Hutchison, Central Scotland Police and Councillor George Matchett from Clackmannanshire Council all spoke at the event.
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The clocks going back marked the start of the burglar’s favourite time of the year - the winter season. Prolonged hours of darkness provide the perfect conditions for opportunistic crime. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK, therefore urges homeowners and businesses to stay safe this winter, by adopting simple and easy to implement precautions.
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A joint initiative between the Government, law enforcement, leading businesses and the public sector. The aim is to provide computer users and small businesses with free, independent, user-friendly advice that will allow them to use the internet confidently, safely and securely.
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The UK Cards Association today advises about an old-style phone scam that is increasingly being used by fraudsters across the UK.
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The newly developed e-crime Scotland website was launched at the Scottish Financial Crime Group Conference on 27 October.
It has been developed through the auspices of the Scottish Financial Crime Group and working with key partners in the Scottish Business Crime Centre, Scottish Law Enforcement, Scottish Government and the wider business community who are all commited to equipping Scottish businesses with the knowledge and tools to be aware, vigilant, informed and ultimately safe from the destructive effects of e-crime in all its forms.
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Identity fraud continues to rise with 4 million victims in UK alone -
Yet consumers continue to be complacent with their identities
Partners of National Identity Fraud Prevention Week issue a stark warning to public: individuals could be risking up to £9,000 as a result of an ID fraud incident
National Identity Fraud Prevention Week (NIDFPW) starts today to alert consumers and businesses to the threat of identity fraud at home and at work. For the seventh year running, NIDFPW brings together partners from both the private and public sector, providing a broad range of expertise and resources to help consumers and businesses protect themselves against identity fraud.
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- Fraudsters return to low-tech scams as initiatives continue to drive down fraud
- Industry reminds customers of top tips to help avoid the common scams
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On 1 October 2011, a new mandatory condition on liquor licences will commence, requiring an age verification policy to be in place. This involves all on sales and off sales premises to verify, on production of ID, that those who appear to be under the age of 25 years who are trying to purchase alcohol, are in fact over the age of 18 years and thus allowed to lawfully make the purchase.
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Please see latest bulletin surrounding False Electoral Registration.
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This month saw the departure of Alan Dobie from the Scottish Business Crime Centre. Alan who was a popular face and known to many, is off to travel, starting in Australia. Replacing Alan and building on the work already achieved under the team is Mandy Haeburn-Little. Mandy has worked in a range of companies including Standard Life, the water authority and Edinburgh Trams. Mandy ran her own business for a 7 year period and also has experience in public, private and charitable sectors.
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A special exhibition in Perth city centre next week will provide advice for anyone using cash machines on how they can avoid becoming a victim of card crime.
Cash machines or ATMs (automated teller machines) are widely targeted by organised criminals, who install equipment on legitimate bank cash machines, to steal both card numbers and PIN numbers.
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For guidance on how to avoid becoming a victim of Advance Fee Fraud read bulletin issued by SBCC Liaison Unit.
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Kenneth Russell, Chair of SBCC Board, announced today that Mandy Haeburn-Little has been appointed as the new Executive Director following the retiral of Alan Dobie. Mandy has until recently been the Director of Customer Services and Communications for the Transport Initiative Edinburgh.
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Please see latest bulletin surrounding Social Networking Risks and Smartphones.
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