When Your Screen Says “Warning!”—Don’t Panic You’re browsing the web or checking emails when suddenly, a bright red pop‑up flashes across your screen: “Warning! Your computer is infected. Call this number immediately!” Scenarios like this are designed to create panic and urgency—and they’re the start of a tech support scam. These scams have become increasingly…

As more homeowners and business owners add video cameras to enhance their security systems, the question of alarm monitoring comes up. There is a mistaken perception by some that because they can view the premises when they are away, there is no longer the need to monitor the alarm. There are several reasons why alarm…