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Employee of the Month – February 2018

Here at Praetorian Legal, we thrive on rewarding our employees for exceeding the company’s expectations for that month.

The winner for February 2018 is Rebecca Byrne, one of our Office Administrators. Head of Operations and Business Development Director, Harry Darby presented the trophy to Rebecca.

When asked how she felt about receiving the award Rebecca said “I am so happy to have been awarded employee of the month for the second time. I can’t thank the management team enough for everything they do for me here at Praetorian. I love the whole team so much, it’s like working with family.… Read more

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£6.7 Million Lost in Holiday Fraud ! How to avoid the scams.

Fraudsters have stolen £6.7 million from 4,700 unwitting holidaymakers in 2017 according to a report compiled by Action Fraud. Action Fraud is the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre, which is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber-crime, to whom you should report any fraud in which you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber-crime.

The report states that the average amount lost per person was in excess of £1,500, a 25% increase on the previous year. The report goes on to say that 2,245 victims reported saying that, as a result of their experiences, they had … Read more

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Does a Free Holiday Really Exist?

With the holiday season right around the corner you could be noticing a higher volume of calls from unknown numbers. Upon answering these calls you will be told you have won a fantastic prize of a 7-night stay in a Luxury resort and all you have to do is attend a short presentation event at a location near you.

Sounds pretty good so far, after all there is no such thing as a free holiday. However why on earth would a “Free Holiday” put conditions on a prize ? And these conditions don’t just include attending a meeting, you will … Read more

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GDPR – Know your Right’s !

The biggest overhaul of Personal Data Privacy Regulation comes into effect.

 

The General Data Protection Regulation is the biggest renewal and revamp by the EU of the current Data Protection Act and the most important change in Data Privacy in 20 years.

The new EU GDPR has been designed to harmonise data privacy laws across Europe, to empower all EU citizens and to reshape the way organisations obtain, store, process and share information. Strict rules mean companies will not be allowed to collect and use personal information without the consumer’s consent.

GDPR puts emphasis on clear consent and specifically bans … Read more

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Celebrating success with a VIP trip to Cheltenham Races Gold Cup Day, Friday 16th March 2018.

Gold Cup Day is the climax of the entire Jump racing season and one of the most sought after titles in racing. It is recognised worldwide as the pinnacle of the jump race calendar, with an atmosphere to match.

On Friday 16th March, the teams at Praetorian Legal and Mercantile Claims celebrated a year of success with a  Champagne Limousine trip to Cheltenham races, at The Venue.

The Venue is situated in the hub of the tented village close to the Guinness Grandstand and Parade ring. The luxurious hospitality facility was an exciting place to be on the day, … Read more

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The Information Commissioner’s Office Raids Firm Suspected of 200 Million Nuisance Calls.

The raid followed public complaints from members of the public about automated calls promoting boiler and window replacement schemes.

Calls were even made to a Network Rail control centre near Fort William and as a result drivers and pedestrians were unable to check if it was safe to cross the rails at unmanned crossings.

Ken MacDonald, Head of ICO Scotland said, “these calls have caused millions of people disruption, annoyance and distress, but not only this, those made to a control centre charged with public safety may have endangered lives”.

“Companies behind nuisance calls should know that people are sick … Read more

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Jobs set to go at Cameron House

Hundreds of jobs are set to be lost at Cameron House Hotel, in Loch Lomond.

This follows the terrible fire at the timeshare resort in December 2017, which sadly claimed the lives of a young couple who were staying at the hotel.

BBC Scotland has posted an article from information they have learned. A total of 300 posts out of 450 appear to be at risk. This may include 150 staff on zero-hour contracts. Sadly, these staff members have been informed that there will not be any work for them in the short term.

On Thursday 25th January 2018, a … Read more

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12,000 complaints to Police following 200 million nuisance calls

The Information Commissioners Office has stated there is a “lengthy and complex” inquiry underway. This is a result of Police officers removing computers from Himma Group in Nottingham.

The boss of Himma Group has been suspected of being part of a kingpin network cold-calling the public. The network is said to be linked to Pakistan. Mr Mian Arshad Mubasher says he is the innocent party in this investigation.

Government officials and police have raised an investigation into this cold-calling claims firm after they bombarded Britons with 200 million phone calls.

The offices of Himma Group in Nottingham were raided and … Read more

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TIMESHARE SCAM – Seniors targeted in Telemarketing Fraud

A website based in America has written a post regarding a Telemarketing Timeshare Scam by an Orlando resident.

Mr Daniel Boyar, a resident of Orlando, Florida has pleaded guilty for his part in defrauding over 1,000 victims via a telemarketing scheme, a scheme which saw many victims in their elderly years handing over more than $3.3 million.
The report showed that Mr Boyar pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud; two counts of mail fraud; and, two counts of wire fraud. United States District Judge James C. Mahan accepted his guilty plea. Sentencing … Read more

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New Marriott Resort Opens On The Island Of Bali

Bali Nusa Dua Garden, Marriott Vacation Club’s all-new vacation ownership retreat, is now open on the island of Bali. This is the club’s first resort in Indonesia.

The company aims to expand further into Asia and the Pacific and add to its portfolio of 12,000 plus timeshare villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Australia.

With Bali being ranked as the world’s favourite destination by Trip Advisor, the resort is sure to receive attention from current vacation club members and prospective purchasers alike.

Admittedly, Bali boasts beautiful beaches, featuring turquoise waters and dreamy coastlines. But, a word of cautionary … Read more

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