Loss Prevention/Profit Protection: Two sides of the same coin?

March 5th, 2008

The concept of a loss prevention and a profit protection strategy is really a holistic approach to reducing shrink and thereby increasing profit for our clients.

So what is the essence of loss prevention? At its simplest, a loss prevention department protects company assets, creating a safe and secure environment for customers and staff.

Salgado Investigations‘ approach has always been to put the safety of its client’s customers and staff first - after all, it’s vital people think of our clients stores as the safest place to shop and work.

With so much of retailers attention focused on giving customers what they want, you might wonder why they don’t take loss prevention more seriously. I mean that every penny that a retailer loses is another penny that they have to earn.

At the heart of our loss prevention strategy is our belief that prevention is better than cure. That’s why we put so much effort into designing crime out of our clients operations.

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Identity Theft

March 2nd, 2008

Identity theft is rampant all over the world. More and more people are finding suspicious charges on their credit cards and receiving bills for loans they never applied for. Some people do not know they have been victims of identity theft until they check their credit report.

If you find that you have been the victim of identity theft, you might consider hiring a private investigator to track down the thief so you can have him (or her) brought to justice. A private investigator will be able to use the information on your credit report (or any bills that have been sent to you) to track down the identity thief. They will be able to help you prove to the credit bureaus that your identity was, in fact stolen.

If your identity has been stolen, make sure that you work within the boundaries of the law to catch the thief. Cooperate with your local law officials as they investigate the case and make sure that you keep detailed reports of everything—every interaction, every email, every conversation—that pertains to your case.

A private investigator can help you prove that your identity was stolen and they might even be able to help the local law officials catch the perpetrator of the theft. If you have had your identity stolen, contact Salgado Investigations. Salgado Investigations has the means to help you figure out who stole your identity and have them brought to justice.

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