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Employee fraud conference opens this week

The 2009 Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) conference runs at Radisson Hotel, Sandton from 22-23 October 2009. The theme of "Trust Betrayed - The Cancer Within" has drawn international and local speakers. 21 Oct 2009 10:41


Conveyancing fraud seminar reveals increases

Senior members of the banking industry and the legal fraternity, recently came together to discuss fraud in the South African mortgage lending industry, which was co-hosted by Korbitec Property Division and GlenRand MIB. 15 Oct 2009 10:30




Any more marketing opportunities from crime situation?

[Chris Moerdyk] Apart from being held to ransom by security and insurance companies, are there any more marketing opportunities in the crime situation? Well, I think there is at least one big one and it all has to do with these car guards we now see at every single shopping centre. 13 Oct 2009 11:45


Buyers beware on great car deals

Darryl Jacobson, managing director of Burchmore's, warns buyers that “unbelievably good deals” on second-hand cars need to be scrutinised carefully as criminals are getting smarter in their frauds. “If you're about to buy a used car at a ridiculously low price ask yourself, why are you so lucky? Chances are excellent that you're about to be scammed,” he warns. 8 Oct 2009 09:56


IT skills uplift Cape students

Discovering that of the 1000 job seekers ADT Security interviews every month, the majority do not have the most basic of skills and are therefore unemployable, the company has established the ‘ADT Teach' programme. 5 Oct 2009 12:02




Ramsay rogue on airline tickets

Beware cheap airline tickets from Mr Ramsay that sound to good to be true - they are an email scam and they are not true. This is the warning from Mango CEO Nico Bezuidenhout issued Wednesday 23 September 2009. 25 Sep 2009 12:46


Guards take to the air in mall wars

[Luphert Chilwane] With the festive season approaching and business robberies likely to increase, private security companies and the police are preparing themselves by increasing capacity to fight criminal attacks on shopping centres and malls. 25 Sep 2009 11:47


Register for first Africa Fraud Conference

The inaugural Africa Fraud Conference and Exhibition takes place at Sandton International Convention Centre on 17-19 September 2009 and bookings close on 12 September. It is hosted by Association of Certified Fraud Examiners SA (ACFE SA), as part of its 10th anniversary. 28 Aug 2009 11:05


Panda report says rogueware thriving

Panda Security's malware analysis and detection laboratory has released a comprehensive study on the proliferation of rogueware - any kind of fake software solution that attempts to steal money from PC users by luring them into paying to remove nonexistent threats - into the cyber-crime economy. The study was released yesterday Thursday 13 August 2009. 14 Aug 2009 13:04


Fakebook defriends your bank accounts

[Yolandé Stander] Warnings have been issued to the public on cyber criminals who are using the latest information technology - especially popular social networking platforms - to gain access to personal information and commit fraud. 11 Aug 2009 13:22


Jewellery traders fear for staff

[Lee-Anne Butler] Eastern Cape jewellery retailers and manufacturers are concerned about the safety of their staff and their goods as they believe an organised syndicate is targeting stores along the Garden Route. 21 Jul 2009 10:50


Durban puts spotlight on 2010 safety, security

With less than a year to go before kick-off to the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, safety and security issues around the world's showcase sporting event have claimed centre stage and have come under the spotlight. In Durban, a joint initiative has been established to boost safety and security during the tournament. 16 Jul 2009 09:12


Viagra's a real steal in most parts of the world

[Adele Shevel] Viagra is the most widely stolen item in stores across the world. This is according to the Loss Prevention Unit from the Retail Industry Leaders Association in the US first published in 2007 and confirmed by studies from Cranfield University in the UK. 15 Jul 2009 12:39


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