How Businesses Can Prevent Crime: A Guide For Bermudian Entrepreneurs
Owning a business comes with many responsibilities. Criminals will take advantage of any opening, so it's important to protect your business and customers. Here are our top tips for preventing crime as an entrepreneur. Assess the risk The first step of crime prevention is identifying potential weak points. Carry out a crime risk assessment of your business, taking into account digital and physical crimes. You should do this regularly, as you can then use this to improve your systems. Protect your data Cybercrime’s impact can range from disruption
Elderly Safety: Protecting Seniors From Scams and Abuse
Used correctly, the internet is a helpful tool that makes daily life easier. However, it’s not without its dangers. Every year, millions of vulnerable citizens fall victim to online scammers and fraudsters. Whether you're an elderly person or you care for one, here are some top tips for staying safe online. Understand the risks The most important thing to understand as an internet user is that not everything online is real. Scammers target elderly people as they are statistically more likely to fall for common cons
What Happens After You Report a Crime?
Reporting a crime to Crime Stoppers can lead to justice, safer streets and even reward money. However, this doesn't happen instantly. If you have just reported a crime to us, you might be wondering what happens next. Here is the path your information follows after you report via our online form or phone line. Your report is compiled and anonymised When you give us information, it is collected by a trained team in Miami, Florida. Your phone number and IP address are not recorded, making you
6 Signs of Suspicious Activity and How to Report It
When it comes to premeditated crimes like terrorism, there are often subtle signs beforehand. Many people may pass a criminal preparing to commit a crime and not even realise. Knowing the signs and how to report them can help stop suspicious activity before anyone is harmed. Sometimes, people have an innocent and legitimate reason for acting in this way, but someone doing multiple things on this list may suggest something more. Know the signs Repetitive driving If you see someone driving the same route over and over again,
How to Stop Illegal Dumping & Littering in Bermuda
Illegal dumping is dangerous for humans, animals and the environment. Not only is fly-tipped waste an eyesore, but it has financial implications throughout the local area. Read on to learn about illegal dumping and littering, along with how it can be stopped. What is illegal dumping? Under the Waste and Litter Control Act 1987, illegal dumping covers most actions outside of the given procedure for waste collection. This includes putting waste outside at the incorrect time, attempting to recycle contaminated recycling, and incorrect – or non-existent
7 Great Tools for Crime Prevention
Nobody wants to be the victim of a crime. However, certain openings in security make it much easier for criminals to target you. Here are a few tools that can make it much more difficult for someone to commit a crime. 1. Home alarms Burglary is one of the most common crimes in Bermuda. Installing a home alarm system can help detect trespassers and scare them off before committing any further crimes. There are many different types of system, depending on your requirements – some can
Staying Safe on Social Media: 6 Top Tips
Whether you use it to keep up with friends or you've made a career out of it, social media can be a valuable resource. However, social media platforms can be dangerous places if you don't protect yourself. Here are six tips to keep you safe on social media. 1. Keep a close eye on photos The impulse to immediately post a cute selfie or a funny cat video is difficult to ignore, but it's important to be vigilant about what you post. People have been caught
4 Modern Crime Trends to Be Aware Of
Nowadays, it feels like new scams and crimes are constantly popping up. Many of these crimes rely on unsuspecting victims, so it's important to stay aware of new crimes. Here are four modern crimes that can catch people out. 1. Money transfer scams If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be your bank, you should always be wary. Criminals can hide their numbers and pretend to be from your bank, often under the guise of an “emergency” that needs your attention. They may