To support businesses manage their security during the coronavirus pandemic, Secured by Design, the Police Digital Security Centre and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office have put together a leaflet containing the Top 10 Security Tips for Closed Business Premises,…
Social distancing- Action against business employers
There has been a lot a debate around social distancing, whether businesses are taking appropriate steps in relation of social distancing for their employees and customers. Guidance was issued by the Health and Safety Executive yesterday which provides district and…
Threat Alert: Beware COVID-19 ‘Smishing’ and ‘SMS Spoofing’ Scams Warn Warwickshire Trading Standards
Warwickshire Trading Standards is warning residents and businesses to beware of COVID-19 ‘smishing’ and ‘SMS spoofing’ scams. ‘Smishing’ is where a fraudster will send out a bogus text message purporting to be from a genuine organisation or business. ‘SMS Spoofing’…
NaVCIS Freight Crime Update
Please find the Freight Crime Bulletin below for your information. NAVCIS BULLETIN – 007 03042020
Important message to local businesses
Warwickshire Police alongside Warwickshire County Council and local councils are working with local businesses to provide advice whilst they are currently closed, to ensure no cash or valuables are left on site. Many of these have already implemented our suggested…
Incidents of Business Crime across Warwickshire
Please be aware of the following incidents of business crime which have occurred across Warwickshire over recent days: INCIDENT 69 1/4/2020, SHUSTOKE OVERNIGHT UK OFFENDERS HAVE BROKEN THE HANDLE TO A WORKSHOP ON SITE AND HAVE JACKED OPEN THE METAL ROLLER…
Threat alert: Trading Standards warn of Fake COVID-19 Appeals and Urge Safe Giving
Many charities are coming together to support people affected by COVID-19. Unfortunately, fraudsters are taking advantage of the pandemic by creating fake fundraising platforms and bogus crowdfunding, falsely claiming that donations will support research into a vaccine or help people…
COVID-19 National and Local Guidance for Supermarkets and other Food Retailers
As a country, we all need to do what we can to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the government has given clear guidance on self-isolation, staying at home and social distancing. Food shopping has been highlighted as one of few…
Threat alert: Investors Warned of Bogus Investment Opportunities During COVID-19
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 many investors large and small have seen a fall in the value of their investments caused by a hugely volatile stock market. Fraudsters are seeking to take advantage of this situation by cold calling or emailing consumers offering people…
Threat alert: Travellers are warned to beware of fake refund websites
Many travellers will have found their holiday plans disrupted due to the coronavirus pandemic and some may now be seeking refunds after being forced to cancel their trips. An added complication for some consumers may be that their travel agent or holiday…