16.02.2026

IPAF fraud & theft seminar

IPAF has hosted an online seminar to discuss fraud & theft prevention in the powered access and equipment rental markets with experts on insurance, law enforcement, and industry security, which is available to download or watch online.

The session, hosted by IPAF's Richard Whiting, focused on practical ways companies can reduce their exposure to financial and operational losses caused by fraud and theft.

The speakers included:
• Mark Brown, client management director of AON Leeds
• Andrew Huddleston, National crime unit/ National construction and ggri theft team - Northumbria Police
• Dave Luscombe, CESAR/Police liaison & special projects consultant at The Construction Equipment Association
• Kevin Howells, chief executive & managing director of Datatag ID
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(L-R) Mark Brown, Dave Luscombe, Kevin Howells and Andrew Huddleston

The speakers examined common risks, shared prevention measures, and highlighted the importance of insurance, industry security initiatives, and collaboration with law enforcement.

The discussion can be watched free here: