Individually or in groups, criminals frequently take advantage of major sporting events to commit their crimes under the crowd's protection.

At the FIFA World Cup 2006, with their millions of visitors, the number of crimes can be expected to rise.

As a retailer or hotel/restaurant keeper at match venues and other tourist attractions, you too could be affected by the increase in shoplifting, scams, thefts, fraud, counterfeit money, and even armed robberies.

To prevent crimes being committed or even attempted, the police and other security forces are counting on your assistance.