Archive for the ‘Crime Prevention’ Category
Thursday, June 14th, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a warning about fake debt collectors. These are predators who call people and pretend to be in charge of collecting consumer debts. Trouble is: the so-called collectors are actually criminals.
Getting called by a debt collector can be a nerve-wracking experience. Scam artists take advantage of this fact and use it as an opportunity to steal from well-intentioned victims. These criminals demand payment on behalf of well-known corporations, but their intent is to pocket the money themselves.
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Tags: Fake Debt Collector, Federal Trade Commission, Fraudulent Phone Calls, FTC, PeopleFinders, Phony Debt Collector, Reverse Phone Lookup
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Monday, January 9th, 2012
How important is it to keep your family safe?
Yes, that is a ridiculous question. The safety and security of your loved ones is the most important thing we can think of.
At PeopleFinders, we take your safety very seriously. We offer several security-oriented services to help you protect yourself, your family and all the people who mean everything to you.
Tags: Background Check, Court Records, Criminal Records, Keep Your Family Safe, People Searches, PeopleFinders, Protect Your Family, Protect Yourself, Safety, security, Sex Offenders
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Monday, October 10th, 2011
How much time do you spend online? If you’re like most people, then part of every day is spent shopping, networking and surfing the Web.
It’s just so convenient. You can do most anything you want online these days. But there are some dangers every surfer should be aware of. October is Cyber Security Month, so it’s a great time to think about online safety. Check out these cyber safety tips, and then share your thoughts with us.
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Tags: Crime, Criminals, Cyber Crime, Cyber Safety Tips, Cyber Security Awareness Month, Cyberbullying, Malware, PeopleFinders, Phishing, Protect Your Identity, Social Networks, Tabnabbing
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Hope. It keeps us going when times are bad. It gives us courage when we’re weak. It helps us through our darkest hours. Everyone deserves hope.
More than 3 million reports of child abuse are recorded in the United States every year. Victims of abuse may feel they have no way out. They might believe no one will help them. These young children can easily lose hope. But we can show them we care.
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Tags: Abuse, Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Statistics, Child Abusement, Child Support, Childhelp, Hope, National Day Of Hope, Neglect, PeopleFinders, Prevent Child Abuse, Victims Of Child Abuse
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Friday, October 8th, 2010
This entry was revised and reposted here.
Tags: Crime, Criminals, Cyber Crime, Cyber Safety Tips, Cyber Security Awareness Month, Cyberbullying, Malware, Phishing, Protect Your Identity, Social Networks, Tabnabbing
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Thursday, October 7th, 2010
In honor of National Crime Prevention Month, we’re sharing a few tips to help you deter criminals. You never know where a criminal may strike, so it is essential to be ready for any situation.
Predators look for easy targets; people they can take advantage of quickly. It’s up to you to prepare yourself, your home and your family to avoid becoming their next victim.
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Tags: 911, Background Check, Crime, Crime Prevention, Crime Prevention Tips, Criminal, Deter Criminals, Fight Crime, Home Security System, National Crime Prevention Month, Neighborhood Crime Watch, Predators, Prevent Crime, Security In The Home, Victim
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
How safe is your identity? A study from Javelin Strategy & Research showed that more than 11 million adults were victimized by identity thieves in 2009. That’s a 12% increase from the previous year.
The report also revealed that identity theft was responsible for a $54 billion loss to Americans. Victims typically spend more than 21 hours attempting to resolve this crime. It’s become an epidemic – so what are you doing to prevent identity theft?
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Tags: Avoid Identity Theft, Background Check, Check Your Credit Report, Criminal Records Report, Identity Theft, Identity Theft Victim, Identity Thieves, Phishing, Prevent Identity Theft, Tabnabbing, The Identity Theft Resource Center, Theft Of Identity, Victims Of Identity Theft
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
There are sexual offenders living in typical neighborhoods all throughout the United States. Some live near schools, day care centers or the homes of people who may be viewed as potential targets for sexual predators.
The thought of living near a registered sex offender can be frightening, especially if you have young children. That’s why many people frequently run sexual offender searches – the search allows them to learn about potential predators living in any city or zip code in America. Some people are hoping the Supreme Court will support a law that will help keep sexual offenders out of their neighborhoods.
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Tags: Civil Commitment, Martin Andrews, Mental Hospital, Predators, Registered Sex Offender, Richard Ausley, Sexual Offender Search, Sexual Offenders, Supreme Court
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a warning about fake debt collectors. These are predators who call people and pretend to be in charge of collecting consumer debts. Trouble is: the so-called collectors are actually criminals.
