Identity Theft

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Advice: Adhere to age check routine

22-Feb-2016 By Poppleston Allen

Now the busy Christmas period is out of the way, it is worth reminding your staff about their legal responsibilities in terms of selling alcohol to any person under the age of 18.

WSTA launches fraud protection unit

16-May-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The WSTA is launching a fraud prevention unit to crackdown on fraud in the wine and spirits sectors.

Child arrested for using false ID in pub

12-May-2010 By John Harrington

A 17 year-old girl has been arrested for fraud for allegedly using someone else's ID to try to buy alcohol in a bar. It's believed to be among the...

Pubs warned to check relief staff credentials

19-Feb-2009 By James Wilmore

Pubs are being urged to conduct thorough checks when hiring relief staff after a temporary manager was jailed for stealing £3,000 from a licensee....

Pub ID scanners to be investigated by government officers

08-Aug-2007 By Eleanor Goodman

Pubs and clubs that use scanners to check ID are to be visited by government investigators, amid fears of identity fraud.The Information...

Scanners help stop underage drinking

08-Feb-2007

Pubs are turning to new technology in an attempt to weed out underage drinkers attempting to enter licensed premises. New ID scan machines are being...

MA shows ease of obtaining fake IDs

27-Oct-2006 By John Harrington

An MA investigation has shown how easy it is to order realistic-looking fake ID from the internet. Last week trade leaders hit out at the fake ID...

What the Sunday papers said

24-Jul-2006

A leading US hotel and property group is believed to be interested in launching a £3bn bid for Whitbread. Starwood Capital, which is understood to...

Conman gets six years

29-Sep-2004

Police have praised The Publican for its role in the capture of a conman who cheated licensees out of thousands of pounds.Ben Saint James was caught...

What the Sunday papers say

26-Apr-2004

Sunday ExpressPatients will need ID cards to see their own health records. Home Secretary David Blunkett is expected to publish a draft bill to...

National ID scheme is on the cards

23-Mar-2004

The pub trade has welcomed news that a national ID cards scheme could be a step closer.MPs have complained that Home Secretary David Blunkett is...