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Don’t be a puffer – how warming your car can empty your pockets
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 unlock the doors. The car hesitates when you try to start it, but it reluctantly…
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What you can do about mailbox theft
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. Multi-unit dwelling mailboxes, or cluster box units (CBU), are a one-stop shopping center for criminals…
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Cloak your car from criminal radar
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 a recent rash of invasions committed against unlocked vehicles. Thieves are creatures of opportunity, and…
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How to limit access to your home address
Email and telephone calls are inexpensive ways for scammers to gain access to potential sources of revenue. While inexpensive cons are good for scammers on a budget, there are those with additional resources who realize the power of mail in luring new victims into a sales pitch. Mail messages are as effective as they are…
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Invest in your car today to keep it tomorrow
At the end of an exhausting, but revitalizing workout at the gym, you pack your workout gear into a duffle bag and exit the building. The cool, crisp autumn air invigorates your soul as the promise of an enjoyable Friday night with friends beckons you forward. As you approach the spot where you parked your…
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5 ways to keep your packages safe during the holidays
During the holidays, friends and family gather to devour good food, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company. It’s also a time when thieves are out in force looking to make their own holidays bright – by stealing your packages. Criminals are monitoring porches, following delivery vehicles, and doing whatever they can to find packages…