You may be surprised by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for recreational drones over private property. The surprise is that they don’t have any rules for those scenarios. They do require registration of the drone and have some restrictions on flying near airports, over sporting events and after dark. But from a privacy perspective,...
Remember the days when you had to rely on garage sales or resale or consignment stores to sell your gently used items? While both of these still exist as options, the biggest opportunity for reselling is online through Buy, Sell, Trade (BST) sites. Everyone has heard of Craig’s List or eBay and probably even Marketplace...
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...
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...
Pets are part of the family and keeping them happy and safe is every pet owner’s goal. While many pets use their animal instincts to stay out of harm’s way, there are people and other animals who may be too much for them to handle. Even certain foods and household items can pose a threat...
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