Tuning in to the news recently, I watched the usual traffic, weather, and current event reports. Then, as if a new phenomenon emerged from a hidden abyss, a reporter discussed a recent rash of invasions committed against unlocked vehicles. Thieves…
It’s early on a cold winter morning. Your breath visibly billows out in front of you as you make your way to your car. When you arrive, you fumble with the keys in your gloved hands, but finally manage to…
As connoisseurs of stuff, we collect things over the years we don’t really need. Clothes that we’ll never wear again without going back in time (perhaps not even then in retrospect). Worn shoes that need a generous amount of tape,…
Thieves have increased their attack on multi-unit dwelling mailboxes in recent years. These smash and grab criminals are going after such items as checks, credit card numbers, and other useful items. They want to cause you pain for their gain.…
In the latest ploy by scammers to steal your hard-earned cash, criminals use the lure of a free vacation to convince targets to hand over their credit card information. What these thieves also obtain is involuntary permission to charge expensive…
Criminals use email as an inexpensive, easy way to reach a large number of people quickly. Their promises of an easy payday can be tempting, but don’t let their tricks fool you into giving up your hard-earned resources. Here’s a…
How to make your vehicle a less tempting target for thieves. Tuning into the new recently, I watched the usual traffic, weather, and current event reports. Then, as if a new phenomenon emerged from a hidden abyss, a reporter discussed…
How old email accounts can rise from the dead. As we move through life, we may find that email account names outlive their usefulness. Email names such as “partymonster” or “superslacker” may be fine in high school, but entirely unsuitable…
The New Year is upon us. What will this year’s resolution be? Among whatever you may choose to accomplish in 2017, I encourage you to add one more item – read a new article on how to protect yourself from…
Time has a way of tinkering with memories. Though some people have a more detailed recollection capability than others, many still struggle to recall the precise details of past conversations. With that doubt comes the possibility that a memory can…
Your digital identity could be at risk The number of successful cyber attacks against major companies continues to grow each year. As nefarious individuals steal more consumer data for illegal purposes, the chances of these victims becoming victims of additional…
