by Jeremy | Jun 27, 2026 | News
Property repair scams are one of the most consistent categories of consumer fraud in the UK. They are most commonly directed at people who are in a vulnerable position: a storm has damaged the roof, the boiler has broken down in winter, a leak has appeared and is...
by Jeremy | Jun 26, 2026 | News
The best time to check a tradesperson’s background is before you engage them, not after something has gone wrong. This article explains the practical steps for verifying a contractor before you pay any money, what you should check and where to look, and what the...
by Jeremy | Jun 24, 2026 | News
Online reviews have become one of the primary ways householders decide which tradespeople to trust. A business with dozens of five-star reviews on Google, Trustpilot, or Checkatrade appears to have a track record that justifies confidence. But review manipulation is...
by Jeremy | Jun 23, 2026 | News
The deposit disappearance scam is one of the most common forms of contractor fraud. A builder quotes for significant work, requests a substantial deposit to secure the start date and purchase materials, and then either fails to start at all or starts briefly before...
by Jeremy | Jun 22, 2026 | News
I get asked this a lot, usually by someone who’s either found something they shouldn’t have, or is thinking about buying something they probably shouldn’t use. So let’s clear it up: yes, you can walk into a shop or go online right now and buy a listening bug, a hidden...
by Jeremy | Jun 21, 2026 | News
GPS tracking devices attached to vehicles without the owner’s knowledge are one of the most common forms of covert surveillance we find in our work. They are small, relatively inexpensive, and can be attached magnetically to any metal surface under or around a vehicle...
