Police Urge Public to Strengthen Passwords Amid Surge in Online Identity Theft Saturday, May 2, 2026 passwords cybersecurity identitytheft westmercia 2fa fraud onlineaccounts passwordmanager security crimeprevention West Mercia Police have issued a crucial warning to residents to “check their online accounts” in response to a rise in identity theft cases across the West Midlands. With cybercriminals increasingly targeting … Read More
Criminals Adopt New Tactics to Quickly Empty Bank Accounts via Mobile Phone Thefts Tuesday, April 28, 2026 theft crime security mobilephones fraud banking police safety personaldata digitalwallet Police have issued a warning about a new method criminals are using to rapidly empty bank accounts through mobile phone thefts, signaling a shift in their tactics. Previously, thieves targeted mobile phones primarily to sell … Read More
Greggs Trials New Anti-Theft Measures in Birmingham and Other UK Stores Monday, April 27, 2026 greggs shoplifting retail birmingham theft security labour community antisocial highstreets In response to the ongoing shoplifting crisis across the UK, Greggs is taking decisive action by removing self-service display cabinets from stores most affected by theft. The popular bakery chain, with several branches in … Read More
Tesco Targets Shoplifting Crisis with Security Tags on Everyday Essentials Monday, April 27, 2026 tesco shoplifting security retail theft crisis uk handtowels policing trust Tesco has introduced security tags on basic white hand towels priced at £2, a move that highlights the growing shoplifting crisis affecting everyday essentials across the UK. At a branch in southeast London, customers noticed … Read More
Birmingham Domestic Abuse Survivor Urges Employers to Act Before Tragedy Strikes Sunday, April 26, 2026 domesticabuse employers workplace support coercivecontrol awareness safety advocacy training security Five years after the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 became law, there remains no statutory requirement for UK employers to support employees experiencing domestic abuse. However, domestic abuse survivors and charities are urging … Read More
Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning for Guatemala Amid ‘State of Prevention’ Friday, April 17, 2026 guatemala travel warning safety crime border police prevention violence security The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel warning for Guatemala following the announcement of a 15-day ‘State of Prevention’ effective from 6 April 2026. This emergency measure is … Read More