Block credit security

18th October 1980, Page 19

18th October 1980

Page 19

Page 19, 18th October 1980 — Block credit security

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use an external organisation for ARMADILLO Management Safeguards Ltd of Brighton has launched a block credits scheme bringing its security services to businesses that can't justify an internal security department, or simply prefer to specific projects. use an external organisation for A business depositing £200 with Armadillo can then ask it to provide specific services until the £200 is spent. According to Armadillo's managing director Don Wright the money enables a business to call the company in to solve problems like pilferage, embezzlement or fraud.

"We can undertake security vetting of job applicants or organise protective measures for premises such as routine visits or permanent alarm systems."

Mr Wright says that two mil lion unemployed means more people short of money, more people with time on their hands, and more people tempted to steal.

Retailers taking on temporary staff during December and January should have them carefully vetted beforehand, he says.