CRIME PREVENTION ARTICLES
Consumer Fraud

Protect yourself against common consumer frauds like the bank examiner, pigeon drop, and Nigerian lottery scams. Includes information about credit card and home equity loan fraud.

Distraction Burglary

Protect yourself against callers pretending to be utility workers, contractors, etc. in an effort to gain entry to your home to burglarize it.

Home Security

Tips to make your home safer and more secure to prevent burglary. Includes a downloadable PDF home security guide.

Identity Theft

Protect yourself against identity theft by keeping your personal information secure at home, at work, and on your comuter.

Tips to Prevent Internet Fraud

Protect yourself against common internet frauds involving auction sites, non-delivery of merchandise, and credit card, investment, and business scams.

Tips to Prevent Auto Theft
Common sense advice to protect your car and its contents from theft.
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