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It seems like there's been no improvement in the security of Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) as this excellent article in the Mail Online today seems to confirm. The fraudsters are still up to their tricks using mobile phone cameras hidden in false panels to record your PIN and card skimmers…

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I'm pleased to report a sustained demand for our Home Security Survey application. Some of this demand has been driven by our winter prize draw competition, but I can tell from the completed surveys that they are being completed accurately. It would be so easy just to tick any old answer to…

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In the light of having a new alarm installed at the weekend and with my firm intention to increase the body of advice on this website I've added a new page of ‘frequently asked questions' to the Burglar Alarm advice section. I've also updated the main page too. Last Sunday, Ben's friend…

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Hi all - Ben here, Calvin came to me scratching his head and asked if I would write a quick non-technical explanation of how this security flaw worked. This is all based on Continue reading…

Thames Valley Police will be holding a free bicycle marking event on Sunday, 1 February, between 10am and 1pm at Newbury Retail Park. Officers from the neighbourhood police team will mark your bike for free with a tamperproof wrap around label which takes a minute. TCPW Comment: Thousands of new…

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Mid Suffolk Central Safer Neighbourhood Team is holding a crime prevention evening in Framsden and you are invited. The event is being held on Thursday 22 January in The Village Hall in The Street from 7.30pm. Local officers will be on hand to offer crime prevention advice about personal safety,…

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