If you have locked your keys in your car (and it isn't one of those On Star - what-have-you cars), (and who hasn't?) and you have towing on your insurance policy, - everyone should call.
The "towing" part of insurance also covers locksmiths. My insurance agent did not tell me this - but the locksmith did.
So don't damage your car trying to break in (if you have this coverage). Just call the locksmith and it is paid for - or at least mostly paid for.
Cell Phone Recon - a Review
I tried out the cell phone recon. I found it to work as advertised. You can see what text messages, calls, and emails are made to and from a smart phone.
It works really well and I was satisfied with the service. Another use of cell phone recon is for your own phone's security. You can track and find your phone at any time if it is lost or stolen.
Why not try it out. You can get it from Brickhouse Security
Whatever you do - stay safe!
It works really well and I was satisfied with the service. Another use of cell phone recon is for your own phone's security. You can track and find your phone at any time if it is lost or stolen.
Why not try it out. You can get it from Brickhouse Security
Whatever you do - stay safe!
Easy to Use Computer Monitoring
If you have a need to monitor activity on a computer - there is a an easy solution. All you need is one of these:
It is the Stealth iBot Deluxe. It can pretty much tell you everything that has gone on the computer. It works like a memory stick. Plug it in to install the software. Unplug it and wait. You get notified of activity on the computer by email. You can also go back and get every bit of information and activity that goes on.
This is what they say about it:
The Stealth iBot Deluxe logs every keystroke typed from chats, Instant Messages, search engines, emails and control fields exchanged with your child, teen, spouse or employee. The software will also capture screenshots that you can set to meet your own monitoring preferences, like keyword/keyphrase triggers, which will send alerts to your email every time the keylogging software detects a word you've selected to monitor.
Whatever you do - Stay Safe!!
It is the Stealth iBot Deluxe. It can pretty much tell you everything that has gone on the computer. It works like a memory stick. Plug it in to install the software. Unplug it and wait. You get notified of activity on the computer by email. You can also go back and get every bit of information and activity that goes on.
This is what they say about it:
The Stealth iBot Deluxe logs every keystroke typed from chats, Instant Messages, search engines, emails and control fields exchanged with your child, teen, spouse or employee. The software will also capture screenshots that you can set to meet your own monitoring preferences, like keyword/keyphrase triggers, which will send alerts to your email every time the keylogging software detects a word you've selected to monitor.
Whatever you do - Stay Safe!!
Domino's Tracker and Mobile Numbers
Somewhere you may have come across the story how Domino's tracker saved the life of a customer. Basically a crazy ex girlfriend was confronting her ex who had ordered the pizza and he was awaiting the delivery. The delivery guy named Alejandro (who deserves an award and medal) arrived to an open door - saw the crazy knife wielding ex-girlfriend and called the police. on top of that he still delivered the pizza after the police arrived - That is customer service! I won't recall the whole story - you can got here to read it.
On a side note. In an effort to collect even more private data from people Google is now threatening their users that they may lose their privilege to use their services (in the case of hijacking or lost passwords) if they don't give up their mobile number. I am sure this is a ruse to juts obtain mobile numbers of their customers as there is no reasonable explanation as to how this can be a "security measure." There are thousands of other ways to take care of customers besides requiring them to give up their mobile number so Google can have even more private date to abuse in their databases.
Google has a habit of arbitrarily stopping users from using their services. More often than not they do this without explanation or even a way for their users to correct any issues. Said users have have no recourse to Google using their nearly omnipotent power to shut down accounts, etc.
Whatever you do - stay safe!
On a side note. In an effort to collect even more private data from people Google is now threatening their users that they may lose their privilege to use their services (in the case of hijacking or lost passwords) if they don't give up their mobile number. I am sure this is a ruse to juts obtain mobile numbers of their customers as there is no reasonable explanation as to how this can be a "security measure." There are thousands of other ways to take care of customers besides requiring them to give up their mobile number so Google can have even more private date to abuse in their databases.
Google has a habit of arbitrarily stopping users from using their services. More often than not they do this without explanation or even a way for their users to correct any issues. Said users have have no recourse to Google using their nearly omnipotent power to shut down accounts, etc.
Whatever you do - stay safe!
Look Out for the Someone is Killed Scam
He is a new twist on some scams going around lately. These have slipped into Texas, and may have been going around for a while. A lot of people who have been scammed do not like to tell everyone that they were a willing "mark."
The basics of the scam goes like this. Someone will call a good sized Church claiming they are a police officer (or similar official). They tell them that a parishioner has been killed. They claim that there are some emergency expenses that need to be taken care of. The shocked worker at the church tends to not stop and think to check to see if the "police officer" is legitimate. So far, exactly how the scammers get the name of the parishioner is not clear, but many churches have directories of members and such.
If you get a call like this, verify it with the local police. Take a few moments, that and check with the "victim" or their family members to see if it is real.
Whatever you do - stay safe!
The basics of the scam goes like this. Someone will call a good sized Church claiming they are a police officer (or similar official). They tell them that a parishioner has been killed. They claim that there are some emergency expenses that need to be taken care of. The shocked worker at the church tends to not stop and think to check to see if the "police officer" is legitimate. So far, exactly how the scammers get the name of the parishioner is not clear, but many churches have directories of members and such.
If you get a call like this, verify it with the local police. Take a few moments, that and check with the "victim" or their family members to see if it is real.
Whatever you do - stay safe!
When You Should Hire a Real Detective Reason #1
OK, I have posted a long time about how to be your own detective, and how you can save big bucks doing so. You can be your own detective, but you cannot be someone else's detective, and you cannot hire a non-licensed detective.
OK, so you can hire one, but it can cost you $10,000 in fines. Yep I said 10 Grand. So, you can be your own detective - there is no law against that. But do not do it for someone else, and do not hire a non- licensed person to do it for you. That is just stupid. If you need a real detective go to Real Texas PI.
Whatever you do, stay safe!
OK, so you can hire one, but it can cost you $10,000 in fines. Yep I said 10 Grand. So, you can be your own detective - there is no law against that. But do not do it for someone else, and do not hire a non- licensed person to do it for you. That is just stupid. If you need a real detective go to Real Texas PI.
Whatever you do, stay safe!
When You Have to Be Your Own Detective Reason #1
This is a first in a series of who knows how many posts with this headline. There are instances that you cannot use a detective to get what you want. Why? Because it would be illegal for a detective to do what you want.
Let's say you suspect your spouse is cheating. The problem is that your spouse is not going anywhere to cheat, but they are doing it in your own bedroom. If you were to say, hire a detective to plant hidden cameras to catch the cheater on video - well - most places that would be illegal. So any legitimate private detective would not take the job. This is because a person has certain expectations of privacy in their own bedroom. There could be serious criminal and civil liabilities for a detective to plant cameras in a bedroom.
However, a spouse does not have an expectation of privacy in their own bedroom from thier own spouse. Therefore, you could plant your own camera in the bedroom to catch a cheater. One of the most simple to set up is the power adapter hidden camera. You can the Hidden Camera in a Power Adapter !
Just set up the camera - check it after you suspect the "activity" has gone on, and you can see video evidence. Unless nothing has happened of course.
Whatever you do - Stay Safe!
Let's say you suspect your spouse is cheating. The problem is that your spouse is not going anywhere to cheat, but they are doing it in your own bedroom. If you were to say, hire a detective to plant hidden cameras to catch the cheater on video - well - most places that would be illegal. So any legitimate private detective would not take the job. This is because a person has certain expectations of privacy in their own bedroom. There could be serious criminal and civil liabilities for a detective to plant cameras in a bedroom.
However, a spouse does not have an expectation of privacy in their own bedroom from thier own spouse. Therefore, you could plant your own camera in the bedroom to catch a cheater. One of the most simple to set up is the power adapter hidden camera. You can the Hidden Camera in a Power Adapter !
Just set up the camera - check it after you suspect the "activity" has gone on, and you can see video evidence. Unless nothing has happened of course.
Whatever you do - Stay Safe!
Why You Need an Undercover Camera
It appears the line "Everything is illegal in Massachusetts" is true. This line from the Edge of Darkness is such a true statement that there is a Facebook Fan Page about it.
It seems that police in Massachusetts arrest people for taking pictures in their own front yard. Not just anyone mind you, but a 65 year old lady who was taking photos of a car that crashed into her yard and caught fire. The car had crashed into her Ford Escape. Any homeowner would have done the same to document the damages.
However, police thought that her taking photos of the burned car with two people who had been shot (both men died) was somehow a bad thing - well illegal, since they arrested her and confiscated her camera. You can read more here, though it doesn't paint a real clear picture of what took place.
Maybe if she did it in a stealth was and used HD Spy Hidden Pen Camera:
she could have done what was needed without getting arrested on her own property for taking pictures.
Whatever you do - stay safe!
It seems that police in Massachusetts arrest people for taking pictures in their own front yard. Not just anyone mind you, but a 65 year old lady who was taking photos of a car that crashed into her yard and caught fire. The car had crashed into her Ford Escape. Any homeowner would have done the same to document the damages.
However, police thought that her taking photos of the burned car with two people who had been shot (both men died) was somehow a bad thing - well illegal, since they arrested her and confiscated her camera. You can read more here, though it doesn't paint a real clear picture of what took place.
Maybe if she did it in a stealth was and used HD Spy Hidden Pen Camera:
Whatever you do - stay safe!
So You Want to Do a Background Check
I have written several articles on how to conduct a background check. I have given you hundreds of free links to public records in all 50 states. So do you do it? A background check is very important in many situations. There is only one issue with doing it yourself. That issue is liability. For not much more than you would have to pay for a complete online search, you can hire a real licensed private investigator. This may not be a bad idea if you are concerned or do not feel comfortable doing it yourself.
Whatever you choose to do - be safe!
Whatever you choose to do - be safe!
So Your Identity is Stolen - What is the 4th Thing You Do?
On the fourth of this series, I will wrap up this talk about Identity Theft. This does not mean I will not visit it from time to time, as we all can use reminders of how to minimize the effects of Identity Theft.
The Fourth Step to take in dealing with Identity Theft if to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC does not conduct criminal cases themselves. So why should you file? The FTC can act as a clearinhouse of identity theft cases for police agencies all across the nation, federal, state and local. The information can be accessed by police department to assist them with filing cases against perpetrators. You can file a complaint online at www.ftc.gov/idtheft .
Remember the four steps.
There are many, many things you may need to do. Each Identity Theft case is unique. There are difference creditors you may need to contact and send them dispute letters. There is a lot of work. Take your time, do not get overwhelmed. Sometimes you may need some help, but only use a trusted source, as there are a lot of scammers that prey on your misfortunes.
Whatever you do be safe.
The Fourth Step to take in dealing with Identity Theft if to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC does not conduct criminal cases themselves. So why should you file? The FTC can act as a clearinhouse of identity theft cases for police agencies all across the nation, federal, state and local. The information can be accessed by police department to assist them with filing cases against perpetrators. You can file a complaint online at www.ftc.gov/idtheft .
Remember the four steps.
- Make a fraud alert
- Close fraudulent accounts
- Make a Police Report
- File a complaint with the FTC.
There are many, many things you may need to do. Each Identity Theft case is unique. There are difference creditors you may need to contact and send them dispute letters. There is a lot of work. Take your time, do not get overwhelmed. Sometimes you may need some help, but only use a trusted source, as there are a lot of scammers that prey on your misfortunes.
Whatever you do be safe.
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