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Theft - A proactive approach is the best preventative strategy

Posted: 03 June 2019
Our latest white paper looks into a topic that has a signficant effect on business and individuals alike: rising incidences of theft.
We start off by considering the reasons that could be behind the increasing frequency of this type of crime, trends that are emerging and techniques that offenders have developed, before moving on to the defensive measures available.

Topics covered include:

  • The role of technology
  • How things are getting 'easier' for thieves
  • Vehicle theft methods
  • Burglaries and ram-raid attacks
  • Targeting of construction businesses and tradespeople
  • The continuing issue of metal theft
  • Cyber crime and stolen identities
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