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Do You Own One of America's Most Stolen Cars?
The phrase hot wheels takes on a negative connotation when you're talking about stolen rides. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has determined which vehicles were most reported stolen last year, down to the make, model, and year.
The NICB advises car owners to protect their wheels by using common sense and locking their cars; having a visible or audio warning device; getting an immobilizing device like smart keys; and hooking up a tracking device that can monitor the car's whereabouts via computer if the car is stolen.
6 Ways to Protect Your Stuff at the Beach
There are plenty of options for hiding your valuables at home, but the beach is a bigger challenge. The upcoming Labor Day weekend will rally crowds eager to soak up the final days of Summer, so keep your belongings safe by only bringing the items you truly need and creatively keeping them out of sight.
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9 Stealth Ways to Stash Your Cash at Home
Your grandparents might have stashed emergency cash in boxes of cereal and under the mattress, but there are more clever options these days for those who keep some reserves on hand. You can spend as little as $5 on diversion safes. See nine clever contraptions under $30 to buy you peace of mind.
Have You Ever Been a Victim of Clothing Theft?
Tear, I have.
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Have You Ever Been a Victim of Clothing Theft?
Yes, I'll tell you what was stolen below!
The Safest Destinations For Travel
Let's face it, criminal activity can seriously disrupt a vacation. Excited travelers shouldn't forget to consider the safety of their desired destinations. If it's a low-risk vacation you're after, Forbes provides 10 suggestions in its list of the safest destinations around the world.
Has Your Home Ever Been Robbed?
Paris Hilton's Hollywood Hills home had an unfortunate encounter with a thief this morning; it was robbed of an estimated $2 million worth of jewelry and other belongings. Poor thing! While I can't say there's $2 mill.
Hold On to Your Money: Don't Fall For This Scam!
If you've gotten a threatening call from any of these alleged parties lately, it's likely you're a scam target: U.S. National Bank, Federal Investigation Bureau and United Legal Processing, Denzel Washington, and Steve Martin, have all been used by a group of scammers pretending to be debt collectors. They use classic intimidation tactics like impending arrest if victims don't pay their (non-existent) debts and calling people at any available number.
What Forever 21 Has to Do With Your Credit Report
Last week, in the biggest case of identity theft ever, 11 men in five countries were charged with stealing more than 40 million credit card numbers from US retailers. Unfortunately, 73 percent of you aren't strangers to having your credit card information compromised, but it seems that some of us might be in the dark about our card's safety.
According to The Wall Street Journal, most states require full disclosure to customers when credit-card data is stolen from a company's stores.
Brilliant or Baffling: Stash Flip-Flops
Reef Stash Sandals ($46) are named after what they're made for: stashing stuff. Hidden in the heel is a pull-out storage area where you can slide your essentials inside, like your cash, house or hotel key, and ID while be-bopping at the beach. Appearance of the flip-flops aside, what do you think of the idea; is it brilliant or baffling?
Has Your Card Information Ever Been Compromised?
Yesterday, my fiancé tried to use his debit card at the gas station and was told by the machine that it couldn't authorize his card. He discovered a strange purchase on his online account, and when he called the bank, a customer service representative told him a freeze had been placed on the account because of the mystery transaction. Seems someone in another country somehow got ahold of his details, so thank goodness they immediately caught it.
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