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We Can’t Keep Fighting Today’s Scams Using Yesterday’s Reporting Processes Scammers are constantly adapting to new technologies, and one area that deserves far more attention is the growing use of QR payments in financial scams. QR codes have become an incredibly convenient way to make payments. With a simple scan, a customer can complete a […]

Fraud Response Needs to Move at the Speed of Fraud By Shamir Rajadurai, PhD.International Speaker & Consultant | Criminologist | CPTED & Crime Prevention Specialist | Cyber Crime A True Story: When Even the Bank Isn’t Sure A friend of mine received an email that appeared to come from his bank. Shortly afterward, he received

Read till the end. This is not a workout story. That is me in the blue, standing with my teammate in green, somewhere in the middle of a fitness competition. Around me were people who commanded attention the moment they walked into the room—six-packs, strong physiques, and the kind of presence that naturally made people

Financial institutions and organisations around the world invest millions in fraud detection technology. Advanced monitoring systems. Artificial intelligence. Machine learning. Behavioural analytics. Real-time transaction monitoring. Yet fraud continues to get through. So, if organisations have invested so heavily in technology designed to detect fraud, why are fraudsters still finding ways around it? The answer may

QR payments have transformed the way we send and receive money. With just a quick scan, a payment can be completed within seconds. But that same convenience is increasingly being exploited by scammers. One question needs to be asked: Are our fraud-prevention and reporting systems evolving as quickly as the criminals using them? Scammers are

When most people think about crime prevention, they picture CCTV cameras, alarm systems, security guards, access control, and reinforced doors. These are all valuable components of a security strategy—but they often address the problem after a criminal has already selected a target. The real question is: How does a criminal choose where to commit a

Every year, millions of travellers lock their luggage believing their belongings are protected. But here’s an important question: Does a locked suitcase actually mean a secure suitcase? The answer is not always. Many luggage locks can be bypassed, tampered with, or even opened using simple techniques. Experienced thieves aren’t looking for the strongest lock—they’re looking

What makes a burglar choose one building over another? After countless conversations with convicted burglars, one pattern became impossible to ignore. Their decisions were rarely random. They didn’t necessarily look for the wealthiest home, the most expensive office, or the biggest facility. They looked for opportunity. A dark entrance. Poor visibility. Hidden escape routes. Weak

Awards are always an honour. They recognise hard work, dedication, and the impact of what we do. But for me, they have never been the reason I create scam prevention content. I’m incredibly grateful that my scam prevention videos were recognised at The Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (MAIA) 2026, where I was named Runner-Up

Creating a safer workplace isn’t just about installing security systems or implementing policies—it’s about equipping people with the knowledge and mindset to recognize risks before they become incidents. At Prevent Crime Now, our training sessions and keynote talks are designed around one fundamental question: What does it actually take to create safer environments? The answer