There has been a recent increase in adverts for fictitious security companies who advertise security jobs, and then ask for training or licensing fees to be paid in advance.
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Father and son prosecuted after ignoring SIA warnings
On 3 November Stephen and Brett Stocks of Fort Security plead guilty and were sentenced for working without a licence at Sheffield Magistrates Court.
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Former ACS company Elite Security (NW) Ltd sentenced for deploying unlicensed guards
On 1 November, Elite Security (NW) Ltd and David Halliwell were found guilty and sentenced for deploying unlicensed guards.
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Door supervisor under investigation prosecuted for working on a suspended licence
Dale Meakins, a door supervisor found guilty and sentenced for working without a licence, at Wigan and Ince Magistrates Court.
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Olympic security company sentenced after SIA push for retrial
On 1 November Platinum UK Facilities Management Ltd and its director, Lolo Daniels were sentenced for deploying unlicensed guards following a retrial.
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