A conman is at large in the pub trade, systematically targeting licensees in the north-west with a “proficient scam”, which has plagued the industry for a decade.
Publicans have long been the victims of choice for a wide range of fraudsters. And with the busiest time of year fast approaching for the trade, licensees will need to up their guard to stay one step ahead of the tricksters. Phil Mellows reports.
A Stockport licensee has warned fellow hosts to be on their guard against a scam artist asking for a loan of £800. Karl Guare, licensee at the Royal...
By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
Rogue publishing firms that con pubs are getting a final warning to stop the scams. Letters are to be sent to suspected rogue publishers to coincide...
The Office of Fair Trading has identified the top five tricks used to scam people. As part of its Scams Awareness Month, the OFT is warning consumers...
By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
The campaign to catch the pub karaoke conman stepped up a gear this week, with hosts and police in Chorley, Lancashire, uniting to catch the scammer....
At BII we hear from our members on a regular basis about attempted and, sadly, sometimes successful scams targeted at our trade. What is it about the...
Statistics from the Office of Fair Trading show that nearly half of the UK population - 20 million people over the age of 15 - have been targeted by...
Michelle Perrett and Adam Withrington find out how licensees are still getting caught out by a rogue data protection scam first reported four months...
Busy location on coastal main road
Extensively renovated detached public house
Five trade areas (100)
Sizeable refurbished 4-5 bedroom accommodation
Newly created beer garden (125)
Established and popular business...
