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Staying vigilant could save you from becoming a victim of crime

Staying vigilant could save you from becoming a victim of crime

21 May 2018

South Africans have been experiencing a spate of criminal activity over many years. However, over the past couple of months, there has been a marked increase in unfamiliar and novel crimes such as car jamming and a new trend called “apple picking”, which sees criminals target iPhone users in parking lots and restaurants. However, besides insuring oneself, there are basic tips all South Africans can follow to reduce chances of being a victim of crime.

Fighting the criminals businesses can’t see

Fighting the criminals businesses can’t see

15 May 2018

A quarter of all companies expect cybercrime disruption in next two years.

Fraudulent claims on the rise

Fraudulent claims on the rise

09 April 2018

Tough times tend to elicit desperate behaviour from people. The slow economic growth, coupled with macroeconomic uncertainty, of the past few years have resulted in a marked increase in the amount of insurance fraud being committed in South Africa.

Sting operation leads to arrests in RAF corruption case

Sting operation leads to arrests in RAF corruption case

26 March 2018

A successful sting operation has led to the swift arrest of a Durban couple at King Shaka International Airport for alleged corruption. This is after the ‘wife’ approached a Road Accident Fund (RAF) claimant alleging she was an RAF employee based at the Head Office accounts department. As such, she could fast track the claimant’s settlement, provided R45 000 was paid upfront.

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Tackling a serious issue head on

Tackling a serious issue head on

13 March 2018
The fight against cybercrime

The fight against cybercrime

18 January 2018
Crime stats… silent profit of doom?

Crime stats… silent profit of doom?

09 November 2017
Protect your identity – and your access to credit

Protect your identity – and your access to credit

31 October 2017
Bryte Crime Tracker: April – June 2017

Bryte Crime Tracker: April – June 2017

26 October 2017
Crime in SA under the spotlight once again

Crime in SA under the spotlight once again

19 October 2017
Urban crime is a problem in South African cities - Tips for protection

Urban crime is a problem in South African cities - Tips for protection

11 September 2017
The Insurance Crime Bureau - News & Views...Murder, Theft, Fraud & Corruption...

The Insurance Crime Bureau - News & Views...Murder, Theft, Fraud & Corruption...

25 July 2017