Do You Have Concerns About Businesses Such as Barbers or Nail Bars on Your Local High Street? Across the UK, many high streets have seen a noticeable increase in barbershops, nail bars, and similar cash-based businesses. While many of these establishments are entirely legitimate and hardworking local enterprises, some residents are beginning to question whether all such premises are operating as they appear. Recently, SIASS was approached by a local residents’ group who were

Facebook Marketplace Scams: What You Need to Know Before It Costs You Money Facebook Marketplace has become a popular place to buy and sell everything from furniture to vehicles. Unfortunately, it has also become a hotspot for increasingly sophisticated scams. At SIASS, we are seeing a growing number of cases where people are being misled, financially harmed, and left with little recourse. This article highlights some of the most common Facebook Marketplace scams currently ci

What Students Need to Know About Technical Surveillance in University Life As thousands of new students move into halls of residence or private rentals each autumn, it is an exciting time. New friendships, new routines, and often, the first real taste of independence are all part of the experience. However, alongside this excitement, it is crucial to be aware of serious safeguarding concerns surrounding personal privacy and technical surveillance. At SIASS, efforts are made t

Empowering Landlords and Communities to Act Against Anti-Social Behaviour — with SIASS by Your Side The Housing Ombudsman’s latest “Learning from Severe Maladministration” report delivers a crucial warning to social landlords: antisocial behaviour (ASB) and hate crime remain persistently mishandled, with devastating consequences for residents. The report calls for robust recording, action plans, risk assessments, repairs coordination—and most importantly, proactive, data-driv

Romance Scams: How to Protect Yourself and What to Do If You’ve Been Targeted Online dating has become an increasingly common way to meet new people, especially in today’s digital world. While many individuals find meaningful relationships this way, unfortunately, others fall victim to what’s known as romance scams — a form of fraud that preys on trust, emotion, and loneliness. At SIASS, we understand how devastating these scams can be — emotionally, financially, and psycholo

Yes, you can hire a private investigator in the UK to follow someone, provided it's done within the bounds of the law.

Private intelligence agencies, such as SIASS the North East's premier commercial technical support unit, are relieving the pressure on UK...