The use of social networking sites like Facebook has exploded in recent years.  Now, everyone and their second cousin has an online profile that they update constantly, which makes online safety an issue of the utmost importance.  Maybe you’re a parent or grandparent who doesn’t have or want to bother with Facebook, but it’s wise [...]

Violent crimes and property crimes declined across the United States in 2011, according to recent data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). An overall decline of crime across the nation is great news. On the other hand, particular cities and regions of the U.S. are running rampant with illegal activity and exploding with [...]

Have you ever stopped to think, or better yet, add up, the hours a week or month you spend working on your computer? Life revolves around technology 24/7 – whether you are at home, school, work, or play. Americans spend countless hours – literally hundreds and millions of hours per year – with their fingers [...]

What is Identity Theft? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 10 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. In fact, you or someone [...]