This month, as wildfires charred over 2000 acres in Southern California and people were evacuated from their homes, we are reminded of the dangers that wildfires pose to many parts of the country. Even though many people think of wildfires as occurring typically in the southwest, or southern Florida, the reality is that a wildfire could occur in any state in the U.S. An average of 140,000 wildfires destroy more than 14 million acres each year. Continue reading Protect Your Home and Family From Wildfires »
1. In just 10 years, 12 percent of the population became part of which program?
2. What’s a free way to prevent Identity Theft?
3. What do one in seven kids online experience?
4. What happens every 30 seconds on America’s roads?
5. Which crime gets reported every 10 seconds?
6. There are 346 children that have this in common?
7. Which hotline has gotten 2.2 million calls?
8. Which four crimes make the list of violent crimes?
Most people are amazed to find out that just by typing your phone number into Google, anyone with an Internet connection can find out exactly where you live! The video demonstrates exactly how it’s done. Take these steps to remove your number from this listing if you want that information to remain private Continue reading Google Your Phone # See What Happens! »
According to the Federal Trade Commission, millions of Americans are affected by telephone fraud every year. But did you know that you could be a victim of these crimes without ever answering a call? Unscrupulous companies can add unauthorized charges to your phone bill for services that you have never requested in a scam called “Phone Cramming.”
These crooks rely on lengthy and confusing phone bills to try and trick you into paying for long distance calls, toll calls, or unwanted services – even recurring monthly charges. Continue reading Outsmart Scammers: Avoid Phone Cramming »
Spending time online is a common part of being a kid these days, and we can’t remind parents enough of how important it is for you to get serious about talking to your kids about what they do online. In 2007, the Department of Justice reported that nearly 30,000 registered sex offenders were found using MySpace, and while major efforts have been made to crack down on these threats, parents and kids need to stay on guard while online. An increasingly popular outlet for kids and teens is interactive gaming. In the last few years the gaming experience has exploded online, allowing participants to interact with an unlimited number of players from anywhere in the world. This includes being able to chat with friends and other players who they meet online. Of course, this another place a predator can find your kid. Continue reading Are Your Kids Safe From Predators When Gaming Online? »
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