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Joining Forces To #StopToolTheft In 2023, tool theft cost tradespeople £98 million. Last week, we came together with industry leaders, tradespeople, and the Met Police to stand against this issue and take part in the biggest mass Tool Marking Day yet. ✅ Free SelectaDNA forensic marking kits were given to tradespeople ✅ Registered over 140 new kits, meaning around 7,000 tools can now be marked and traced back to their owners in the event of a theft ✅ Together, we raised awareness of the impact and prevention of tool theft As Sergeant Dave Catlow of the Met Police explained: “Tool marking gives us a fighting chance to reunite victims with their property and secure convictions for theft.” Special thanks to Shoaib Awan, founder of Trades United, for organising the event and bringing so many industry players together. And huge thanks to Howden, the specialist insurance broker for tradespeople, and CT1 - The Snag List Eliminator for funding kits. We’re committed to building on this momentum in 2025. Watch the event highlights and join the movement to protect tools, businesses, and livelihoods. #StopToolTheft #ForensicMarking #ToolSecurity #CommunityAction 

Good morning everyone. Hope everyone had an excellent weekend. I'm willing to bet if lightning struck your house that you would have insurance on your home for natural disater correct? I'm willing to bet that if someone stole your identity and use it on the dark web that over 90% of the people seeing this post would not have some sort of protection plan for that! People value their home more than their personal identity which is why everyone has home insurance but most do not have identity theft protection! At IDSeal we offer identity theft protection upto $1M. They give monthly emails with your provided info that state: 1) If your infomornation has been found on the dark web. 2) Let's you know if your information has been used. 3) What type of risk your information is at. and 4)What action to take if any action is needed to be taken. We offer two types of plans. One for just yourself and one for the whole family. Click the link for more info on how IDSeal can protect you and your family against identity theft protection! https://lnkd.in/dK966Qq7 #identitiytheftprotection #family #disaster #protection #biden #trump #save #saving #securitybreach

Crash for cash scams have become a serious problem, with the Insurance Fraud Bureau reporting £1.7 million worth of claims related to these incidents. Installing CCTV or dashcams can play a crucial role in protecting drivers from being caught up in these scams. Read the article from TaxiPoint, about how Dashcams can help drivers to fight against Crash for cash scams. https://lnkd.in/e64XNsbk #cashforcrash #driversafety #fleetsafety

As we gear up for the holidays, it's an opportune time to review how to protect yourself from identity theft or credit card fraud while shopping. Homeowners or renter’s insurance can include coverage for identity theft, or it may have to be added as an endorsement. Before this crazy time of year kicks off, give us a call to discuss what identity theft protection is right for you. Happy shopping! #IdentityTheftProtection #HolidayShopping #InsuranceTips #RentersInsurance #CyberMonday

The amount of AI generated deepfake video content out there is getting to the point now where it is vital to have a solution in place to protect your business against it #DeepfakeDetection #PeaceOfMind #AIProtection #SecurityInnovation #FightDeepfakes

🛠️𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝘀 🛠️ New survey by SNIPEF reveals: o 68% of tradespeople are victims of tool theft o 63% witness stolen tools sold at car boot sales, pubs and markets o 63% face significant business disruptions o 37% hit with increased insurance premiums o 32% suffer project delays due to thefts o Industry-wide losses exceed £100 million annually 𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗙 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗙𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝘀𝗼𝗻: “These findings are shockingly clear and deeply concerning. With two-thirds of our members reporting routine tool theft, this is no longer an isolated issue but a systematic problem that severely impacts our industry.” SNIPEF calls for urgent government action to ban resale of stolen tools at informal venues. Tradespeople demand stricter laws to protect their livelihoods and close security gaps. Despite recent legislation, the problem persists. SNIPEF is engaging with other trade bodies to form a task force and address this growing crisis. Full story and survey results: https://bit.ly/4cbgJbR Join the fight against tool theft! Share your experiences and support the call for stronger protections. Together, we can make a difference. #ToolTheft #TradespeopleProtection #StopStolenTools

As Christmas approaches, the concept of re-gifting comes to mind. It's like receiving a gift, repackaging it, and passing it along to someone else for personal gain. In the realm of auto theft, a similar practice exists known as re-VINing. This involves fraudulently altering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a vehicle to disguise its identity, often leading to registration under an LLC. These vehicles are then listed on Peer-to-Peer rental platforms. Subsequently, they may be stolen or not returned, compelling the rental company to compensate the owner for a vehicle that has essentially been stolen. This cycle may repeat with the same vehicle multiple times, causing significant financial losses for Peer-to-Peer Rental companies through insurance payouts. It's crucial for these companies to provide comprehensive training to their staff to identify and prevent such fraudulent activities. Protect your business by investing in the necessary education and safeguards. If you don’t get training from us, please get training somewhere. www.rattsquad.com #rattsquad #MerryChristmas #HappyRegifting

We’ve all seen the shocking images of mobile phone theft in the media, but how can we protect ourselves against it? 📱 Phone theft isn’t just an upsetting and inconvenient experience, having your phone stolen also leaves you at risk of identity theft and serious financial loss. One simple thing you can do is to get protected – and with comprehensive mobile phone theft insurance from Allianz Partners, you can go about your day with confidence and peace of mind. With phone theft on the rise, there’s never been a better time to think about insurance. 🤝 Get in touch today and discover how we can help. #Changemakers