How to protect yourself from becoming a victim of property title fraud

HOUSTON – Imagine this, you have owned your home for over a decade, and you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. You make enough to pay your monthly bills, help your kids with paying for college, and even take the occasional vacation. Then, in an instant, your financial life is […]

How to make your car less attractive to thieves

Car thefts are soaring, and as thieves get smarter, so should you. In San Antonio, car thefts were up 53% last year over the previous year, according to police. The top targets were Kias, Hyundais and Ford F-Series pickups. However, any car can be a target,, so it pays to use common sense and technology […]

AirTags, GPS trackers can help car thieves. Here’s how to find them – National

Canadians need to be aware thieves are using GPS tracking devices like Apple AirTags to steal vehicles, an anti-theft advocate said. “Thieves are … basically walking around, targeting vehicles, putting a tracking device on that vehicle and then following it in the wee hours of the morning and then stealing that vehicle,” Bryan Gast said. […]

Are home invasions rising in Canada? How to protect yourself – National

Home invasions are a growing concern in Canada, with increasing reports of break-ins for auto thefts and residential burglaries in some big Canadian cities. This year alone, 1,721 break and enter crimes have been reported to the Toronto Police Service as of March 17. That is a 31.5 per cent jump compared with the same […]

Financial fraud targets older adults. How to recognize it

10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images In an increasingly digital world, the specter of financial fraud looms large, especially for older adults. My experience with an 81-year-old client offers a stark illustration. While assisting “Emma” (not her real name) with email issues, I witnessed her vulnerability to scams firsthand. Despite my repeated warnings over […]

How to deter burglars from your home – by an ex-housebreaker

What locks should I use? For a traditional front door to a house, Lloyd Morgan, a master locksmith at London Locks Limited, recommends the combination of a lever mortice deadlock with a high quality night latch. Night latches are fitted on the internal side of a door with a handle, and unlocked from the outside […]

Apple iOS 17.3: How to Turn on iPhone’s New Stolen Device Protection

Apple today launched a new tool for iPhones to help reduce what a thief with your phone and passcode can access. The feature, called Stolen Device Protection, adds extra layers of protection to your iPhone when someone tries to access or change sensitive settings on your device. If someone tries to access passwords stored in […]