I have debated on whether to keep this blog private for our own closed network of crime watchers, or to allow anyone access.
I am not sure if folks are having difficulty accessing our private blog or whether there is very little interest in this set of reports. I want to believe it is that the access is too confusing rather than that folks aren't interested in what goes on around them.
What I do know is that of the 45 invited families within our network only 5 have subscribed after nearly a month. I would appreciate hearing feedback from folks on this very question.
I cleaned up all the reports to protect those who emailed them to me to protect those crime watcher's identities and made some reports more general to protect those who reported.
Is there anybody else out there?
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Neighborhood News, Alerts, Crime Watch
This is a post with no subject, you can talk about whatever you want. If breaking news happens (such as an earthquake), or you hear about something newsworthy, feel free to post it here.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Nixle provides up to date emailed reports from local police
Google Nixle and arrange to have the latest police reports and newsflashes in your general neighborhood area. It used to be that one had to go to the police station to read the daily crime log binder. http://www.nixle.com/
Now you can have this emailed directly to you.
Nixle sends just reports that occur near your neighborhood and asks that you provide your street name.
Keep reading our blog too cause lots of crimes go unreported to police especially when folks feel it may be an isolated incident or that they were careless and invited crime's they don't wish to report through police.
Now you can have this emailed directly to you.
Nixle sends just reports that occur near your neighborhood and asks that you provide your street name.
Keep reading our blog too cause lots of crimes go unreported to police especially when folks feel it may be an isolated incident or that they were careless and invited crime's they don't wish to report through police.
Open Garage Door on a Crack =Invitation to Crime
Remember to fully close your garage doors, and never leave them open overnight.
There have been news stories about home invasions happening, and the point of entry has been garage doors that were mistakenly left open after dark.
Not only have we forgotten and left our door open on more than one occasion, but more importantly we didn't lock the door from the house to the garage.
Stay safe. Don't depend on your memory. Ultimately things happen and you will forget at some point.
Some folks feel that a partially opened door is safe and they trust that folks wouldn't enter. My answer to this is that even partially opened garage's are an open invitation for thugs.
Better safe than sorry. Leave nothing to chance here folks.
One neighbor's garage door opener was taken from his car which was parked in his open garage. If he didn't catch that in time and have a spare or the knowledge to change the code, thieves would have had their way with the contents of his garage, perhaps take a car or two, and perhaps his house too.
Another neighbor parked in his garage and ran inside to use the bathroom and by the time he returned someone had driven up, entered the garage and stole some tools. He came outside to find the thief running to the get away car.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Protect Pets Sensitive Ears During Fireworks
Every 4th of July animals are completely traumatized by the explosions. One year a dog escaped from someplace and literally rocketed down our court to the awaiting block partiers. This poor dog jumped into my lap and was shaking/freaking. Luckily he had a collar and phone number. We took him home and waited for the owners to return from their evening out. A happy ending.
Another year a neighbor's family were out at the fireworks show and forgot to close the dog inside. Their little pup was running in and our of the doogie door into the yard yelping like I have never heard her before. I wanted to go open the garden gate and get her and bring her inside our own house, but I wasn't sure if she would bite me and I didn't want to take the chance of her escaping.
What we used to do is close the pets in one comfortable room with their beds, toys, blankies, etc. and we turned on the TV or radio fairly loud to mask the fireworks. We closed the shades as well.
There is always puppy Prozac as an alternative but that requires a visit in advance to the vet.
If you go out, lock the doggy doors and keep pets inside.
Four legged children need us to look out for them.
Have a safe 4th.
Another year a neighbor's family were out at the fireworks show and forgot to close the dog inside. Their little pup was running in and our of the doogie door into the yard yelping like I have never heard her before. I wanted to go open the garden gate and get her and bring her inside our own house, but I wasn't sure if she would bite me and I didn't want to take the chance of her escaping.
What we used to do is close the pets in one comfortable room with their beds, toys, blankies, etc. and we turned on the TV or radio fairly loud to mask the fireworks. We closed the shades as well.
There is always puppy Prozac as an alternative but that requires a visit in advance to the vet.
If you go out, lock the doggy doors and keep pets inside.
Four legged children need us to look out for them.
Have a safe 4th.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Parents Protect Kids Who Network Socially
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Comcast provided this link and I found it to be helpful for parents who wish to shield children from inappropriate media. It also provides safe social networking tips for sites like Facebook, My Space, etc. Safe surfing makes for happy surfers!
Comcast provided this link and I found it to be helpful for parents who wish to shield children from inappropriate media. It also provides safe social networking tips for sites like Facebook, My Space, etc. Safe surfing makes for happy surfers!
Tips to Prevent ID Theft
Equifax — www.equifax.com To order your report, call: 800-685-1111 To report fraud, call: 800-525-6285/ TDD 800-255-0056 and write:P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Experian — www.experian.comTo order your report, call: 888-EXPERIAN (397-3742) To report fraud, call: 888-EXPERIAN (397-3742)/ TDD 800-972-0322 and write:P.O. Box 9532, Allen TX 75013
o TransUnion — www.transunion.comTo order your report, call: 800-888-4213To report fraud, call: 800-680-7289/ TDD 877-553-7803; fax: 714-447-6034; email: fvad@transunion.com or write: Fraud Victim Assistance Department, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92634-6790
Passport office www.passportsplus.com
Tax Fraud
www.travel.state.gov/passport_services.html
·How identity thieves get your personal information:
They steal wallets and purses containing your identification and credit and bank cards.
They steal your mail, including your bank and credit card statements, pre-approved credit offers, new checks, and tax information.
They complete a “change of address form” to divert your mail to another location.
They rummage through your trash, or the trash of businesses, for personal data in a practice known as “dumpster diving.”
They fraudulently obtain your credit report by posing as a landlord, employer or someone else who may have a legitimate need for, and legal right to, the information.
They find personal information in your home.
They use personal information you share on the Internet.
They scam you, often through email, by posing as legitimate companies or government agencies you do business with.
They get your information from the workplace in a practice known as “business record theft” by: stealing files out of offices where you’re a customer, employee, patient or student; bribing an employee who has access to your files; or “hacking” into electronic files.
· How identity thieves use your personal information:
They call your credit card issuer and, pretending to be you, ask to change the mailing address on your credit card account. The imposter then runs up charges on your account. Because your bills are being sent to the new address, it may take some time before you realize there’s a problem.
They open a new credit card account, using your name, date of birth and SSN. When they use the credit card and don’t pay the bills, the delinquent account is reported on your credit report.
They establish phone or wireless service in your name.
They open a bank account in your name and write bad checks on that account.
They file for bankruptcy under your name to avoid paying debts they’ve incurred under your name, or to avoid eviction.
They counterfeit checks or debit cards, and drain your bank account.
They buy cars by taking out auto loans in your name.
They give your name to the police during an arrest. If they’re released from police custody, but don’t show up for their court date, an arrest warrant is
Experian — www.experian.comTo order your report, call: 888-EXPERIAN (397-3742) To report fraud, call: 888-EXPERIAN (397-3742)/ TDD 800-972-0322 and write:P.O. Box 9532, Allen TX 75013
o TransUnion — www.transunion.comTo order your report, call: 800-888-4213To report fraud, call: 800-680-7289/ TDD 877-553-7803; fax: 714-447-6034; email: fvad@transunion.com or write: Fraud Victim Assistance Department, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92634-6790
Passport office www.passportsplus.com
Tax Fraud
www.travel.state.gov/passport_services.html
·How identity thieves get your personal information:
They steal wallets and purses containing your identification and credit and bank cards.
They steal your mail, including your bank and credit card statements, pre-approved credit offers, new checks, and tax information.
They complete a “change of address form” to divert your mail to another location.
They rummage through your trash, or the trash of businesses, for personal data in a practice known as “dumpster diving.”
They fraudulently obtain your credit report by posing as a landlord, employer or someone else who may have a legitimate need for, and legal right to, the information.
They find personal information in your home.
They use personal information you share on the Internet.
They scam you, often through email, by posing as legitimate companies or government agencies you do business with.
They get your information from the workplace in a practice known as “business record theft” by: stealing files out of offices where you’re a customer, employee, patient or student; bribing an employee who has access to your files; or “hacking” into electronic files.
· How identity thieves use your personal information:
They call your credit card issuer and, pretending to be you, ask to change the mailing address on your credit card account. The imposter then runs up charges on your account. Because your bills are being sent to the new address, it may take some time before you realize there’s a problem.
They open a new credit card account, using your name, date of birth and SSN. When they use the credit card and don’t pay the bills, the delinquent account is reported on your credit report.
They establish phone or wireless service in your name.
They open a bank account in your name and write bad checks on that account.
They file for bankruptcy under your name to avoid paying debts they’ve incurred under your name, or to avoid eviction.
They counterfeit checks or debit cards, and drain your bank account.
They buy cars by taking out auto loans in your name.
They give your name to the police during an arrest. If they’re released from police custody, but don’t show up for their court date, an arrest warrant is
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