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Wireless technology has revolutionized the way we think about home security. Today, security systems are no longer expensive, bulky devices that require extensive installation procedures. Instead, a security system may be installed in your home in less than an hour, with no need for behind-wall wiring or drilling. A problem that many people worry about is electrical interference that may occur with wireless devices. Since wireless technology is still being refined, its possible that interference could have a small influence…

How to Do a Background Check

by Carolyn

Unfortunately, we live in an age where people can’t always be relied upon for their honesty. In some cases, it may be necessary to check identification information, references and other information before building a relationship with a person. Doing a background check can be an effective way to help build trust with a new individual, and to keep your own interests safe. For example, many parents often do a thorough background check on a potential nanny before hiring them to…

Photos You Post Online Reveal Where You Live

by Lyndsi

Adam Savage, host of “MythBusters,” posted a picture of his Toyota Land Cruiser on Twitter. His cruiser was parked by his house and the Twitter caption read, “Now it’s off to work.” He revealed to not only his fans but burglars that he would not be home, and without realizing it, he posted the location of his home. There was not an address in the photo or a license plate to even reveal what state Savage lived in. Instead, his…

What is Home Inventory Software?

by Carolyn

Imagine that you’re on a beach vacation with your family. You slide into a beach chair, relaxing under the warmth of a tropical sun. Suddenly, you receive a frantic phone call from one of your neighbors. When she calms down, she is able to speak clearly. “There was an electrical fire! Your house is burning!” By the time you quickly gather up your family and return home, there’s nothing left. The structure of your house is still smoking, bearing char-marks…

Incredible Underground Marijuana Farm is One of The Biggest Weed Busts Ever in Tennessee

by Carolyn

In early 2005, three men lived quietly in Trousdale County, Tennessee. They were polite, if a little bit antisocial, preferring not to spend much time associating with their neighbors, and frequently traveling out of town. They owned a beautiful A-Frame house, complete with an elaborate entrance gate that had an intercom system. From outside, the $1 million dollar house appeared to be the ideal vacation home, with stylish swooping angles and large picture windows. However, this gorgeous house hid a…

Cats Can Be Guard Animals Too! [Videos]

by Carolyn

Attack geese? Guard Llamas? You may not realize it, but there are many animals that are used as alternative options to owning a guard dog. However, one animal that people often overlook for fighting crime is the cat. Cats aren’t usually very aggressive, and don’t normally have a prominent territorial instinct to protect their owners. However, like with any animal, they’re always full of surprises. Douglas Beamish was a Canadian man, who committed a crime in 1994. He was convicted…

How to Think Like a Burglar

by Carolyn

In 2008, homeowners lost around $4.8 billion dollars as a result of property theft. If you’ve been the victim of a burglary, you are already familiar with the fact that is extremely unlikely that your stolen goods will ever be returned. Protecting the security of your home is essential – not only for the safety of your belongings, but for the safety of your family. There are many important security measures that you can take in order to increase the…

How a Monitored Security System Affects Crime Statistics

by Carolyn

It’s estimated that around 14% of homeowners own some type of burglar prevention system for their home. This may include monitored security systems, simple motion detection alarms, security lights and video surveillance. However, many people don’t fully understand how having a monitored security system directly affects the chance that their home will be successfully burglarized. Though some of these statistics are circumstantial (relating to the crime rate in an area, the type of home, neighbors, etc), they can still provide…

5 Useful Paypal Safety Tips

by Carolyn

Today, many consumers use Paypal for everything from purchasing eBay items to managing small business transactions. However, you may not realize that Paypal was created just ten years ago (in the year 2000), as a result of a merger between X.com and Confinity. In October of 2002, Paypal was purchased by eBay for $1.5 billion dollars. In 2009, Paypal’s total payment volume was around $71 billion dollars, up 19% from 2008. In total, there are around 185 million Paypal accounts…

Unemployment on the Horizon for Car Thieves

by Lyndsi

Over the past two years, auto thefts have fallen 20%. Most of the urban areas in the United States reported fewer burglaries. This did not just occur overnight, however. Since 1991, vehicle burglaries have been dropping steadily. There are a few reasons, though, for the sharp and significant decrease in the past year. One reason car burglary has dropped is because of better anti-theft technology like LoJack and OnStar which help police track stolen vehicles. Other devices that help deter…

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