identity theft
Crime Society

10 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

Every year, millions of Americans are victims of identity theft. Once a criminal has access to your personal information such as your social security number, they can make financial transactions under your name. Victims not only suffer financial loss, but it can take years to correct the damage to their credit. Safeguarding your personal information is...

solicitors
Residential Security

Knock, Knock, Who’s There?

Spring has sprung. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and fraudulent solicitors are rousing themselves from their winter hibernation. They may appear well-dressed and credible, though an unsavory motive lies behind the smile. Here are tips to avoid getting scammed by solicitors. 1. Ask for Identification Don’t be afraid to ask for identification. Some states require...

safety tips while selling your home
Residential Security

Safety Tips While Selling Your Home

You can easily overlook safety while trying to sell your home. You probably have a million things on your mind, and typically, safety is not omnipresent. It can also be stressful and harried. Not only are you trying to get the best possible offer, but you may be dealing with time constraints and the stress of moving....

home safety tips
Family and Parenting Residential Security

Simple Home Safety Tips for Parents

You may feel comfortable in your home, but an emergency situation can happen in the blink of an eye. And as a parent, you have the added responsibility of ensuring your children’s safety. Here are several tips to help you enhance your family’s safety. You Can Install a Security System While you may feel secure...

inexpensive home security
Residential Security

5 Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Home More Secure

Your neighborhood has recently been in the newspaper for break-ins. You know you need a security system, but funds are tight right now. Don’t worry! Here are five inexpensive ways to make your home more secure until you can purchase a home security system. 1. Install Heavy-Duty Kick Plates One of the easiest (and cheapest)...

home security FAQs
Residential Security

5 Common Home Security FAQs

It’s important to do your research before investing in a home security system. Below are five common questions customers ask before buying a system. 1. Will a Pet Trip My Alarm System? Being that more than half of all U.S. households own at least one dog or cat, this is a question asked by many...

ring doorbell, security system
Access Control Residential Security

What is the Ring Video Doorbell?

Imagine being able to answer your door from the couch or while you’re shopping in the grocery store. Ring Video Doorbell does just that and more! The new security feature is not only convenient, but it can stop a burglar in his tracks. The Ring Video Doorbell is not your typical doorbell. The security device allows...

gym safety
Crime Property Crime Society

Going to the Gym? Ways to Stay Safe

You decided 2017 is the year to get in shape! You are on a mission to lose those 20 stubborn pounds, so off to the gym, you go. It’s a place where you can get your body moving, socialize and have a little “me” time. You may feel at home at your gym, but the...

after a burglary
Burglary Residential Security

How to Handle Yourself After a Burglary

If you return home to discover that your property has been burglarized, do you know what to do? Hopefully, you never find yourself in this position, but it’s still a good idea to have a plan in place following a burglary. Doing so will streamline the process of getting your life back to “normal” working...

wifi router, how to protect home wifi
Network Security Residential Security

How to Protect Your Home WiFi from Hackers

Are your neighbors — or worse — criminal hackers accessing your home WiFi? WiFi has become an almost essential part of our daily lives. We connect to it from our smartphones, video game consoles, computers, TVs, and even “smart” systems like home automation controls and home security systems. But this reliance on WiFi technology has...

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