Criminals look for easy opportunities – where someone might be vulnerable or have their guard down. That’s why you shouldn’t be on your phone when you are walking to your car at night and don’t go to the ATM at 2:00 am! But sometimes just the circumstances can make you vulnerable. Thieves take advantage of...
Let’s face it, social media like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have become an integral part of our daily lives! Nearly 3 in 4 U.S. adults now use social media on a regular basis — a number that’s expected to increase in the years to come. While posting updates about your personal life may seem harmless...
From smash and grabs from your car to packages disappearing off your porch, it seems nothing is safe from thieves anymore. But sometimes the criminal is looking for more than just a quick item or cash. Those targeting mailboxes are often looking for credit cards and other private information that they can use to steal...
Looking for your first house? Upgrading to a bigger house? Downsizing for retirement? There is a lot to consider when buying a home. In addition to the fun parts like design, location and amenities, security should be high on your list. One of the most apparent signs of a security-minded community is the presence of gates...
Call them Scrooge or the Grinch or just call them what they are – criminals. While it may just feel like horseplay or mischief to them, stealing or vandalizing holiday decorations is a crime. According to a study by an insurance provider, 22.6 million Americans have had their holiday decorations stolen or vandalized. Sometimes these...
It’s frustrating when you order a product but never receive it. Especially when you check the tracking, and discover the status says “delivered.” This often means that your packages were stolen from your porch. Unfortunately, incidents such as this are all too common, especially around the holidays. An estimated 25.9 million Americans have had packages stolen. But...
I remember sitting at the desk in my former home office which had a big window looking out on to the street. Two teenage boys came by, one on a bike and one on foot. The next thing I saw, the boy on foot was now on a bike (my bike!) and riding down my...
Exercise can be fun in the great outdoors, but walking, running or biking on a popular trail can also hold risks. Attackers often see walking paths and trails as an opportunity for them to strike. They may follow women joggers into the bathroom off the trail or pull them off their bikes and assault them....
Debbie is getting ready for bed when she notices a car parked across the street. A shadowy face in the driver’s side stares back at her. She shudders and closes the curtains. This is the third time she has seen this car, and she’s starting to worry. Is she being stalked? Maybe. What Is Stalking?...
You arrive home from an afternoon of shopping when you notice the screen door is open. You’re pretty sure you closed it this morning when you left … but maybe you forgot in your hurry to leave. A dark cloud of dread falls over you. Has someone been in your home? Or even worse, are...
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