As a homeowner, you want to be proactive in keeping your home safe and secure. But, while you are concerned about possible break-ins and other problems, you don’t have an endless amount of money to spend on pricey security systems. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to secure your home that won’t break the bank. Harness the Power of Your iPad Use your iPad to monitor your … [Read more...] about 5 Affordable Ways to Secure Your Home
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Stopping robocalls and other telemarketing scams
The National Do Not Call Registry is commonly known as the Do Not Call list. The service began in 2004. It seemed like a good idea at the time. It still does in some ways. What many people don’t understand is, registering for the Do Not Call list does not guarantee an end to annoying telemarketer calls.If you haven’t registered for the Do Not Call list, you should. A … [Read more...] about Stopping robocalls and other telemarketing scams
Contests, promotions, and card cracking
What is card cracking? It occurs when someone gives away their banking information to a third-party expecting a legitimate action to take place. For instance, you enter a contest or sign up for a promotion, but as part of the entry, your banking information is required. Who would willingly give away their banking information to someone they don’t know? Let’s look at three … [Read more...] about Contests, promotions, and card cracking
Is your credit protection service perfect?
When I do presentations to community groups, we talk about scams and cons, but also credit protection. On multiple occasions, I’ve been asked, “Should I sign up for LifeLock?” Or, phrased differently, “Is LifeLock worth the price?” There’s no simple answer to this question about credit protection, but one thing is certain, LifeLock will be getting a lot of free publicity in the … [Read more...] about Is your credit protection service perfect?
5 Tips for Safer Home Showings
It's like a scene from a horror flick: A Realtor shows a home on the market only to be attacked by a criminal with malicious intent. It sounds like it could be fictional, but this scenario is very real.Realtor Magazine has reported on the attacks and cited instances where masked men attacked an unsuspecting agent with pepper spray and another where an agent was held against … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Safer Home Showings