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Discover how to protect yourself, your family and your friends from scams and safety threats by doing background research on people you don’t know.
Are There Criminals in Your Life?
According to the FBI, about 30% of Americans have a criminal record. This includes people who were arrested on a felony charge but not convicted.
With recent statistics indicating that sex crimes are on the rise in the U.S, more and…
How to Investigate Email Fraud
In an age of massive online data breaches and internet scams, protecting yourself from email fraud is important. Here's what you should know.
Spokeo is Committed to Keeping Our Realtors Safe
September is National Real Estate Safety Month and many of our users happen to be realtors! Here are some useful tips that we wanted to share with our customers.
The Reality of the Realtor Life
Realtors are meeting strangers every day.…
Tips to Identify 99% of Phone Scams
Smartphones have changed the way we communicate. Smartphone chatting applications and SMS have become the preferred mode of communication. It's easy to find people in bus stations, airports, and even coffee houses chatting more than talking…
3 Steps to Avoid Online Predators
The chances that your child may fall victim to an online predator are rare, but the danger is still very real. A study from the University of New Hampshire’s Crimes Against Children Research Center found that while reports have been…
3 Tips for Buying Stuff Safely on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to buy, sell and trade online. But like any internet classified ad site, there can come a steep price if you’re not careful. Here are 3 tips for buying stuff safely on…
5 Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe While Moving
Moving your family can be scary. If you’re looking at a new neighborhood, it’s safe to say that safety is your number one priority. Fortunately, you can alleviate a lot of worry by doing a little research up front. Here are 5 tips for…
How to Avoid Craigslist Scams
Are you searching for a job? A used car? A new apartment? A Blu-Ray copy of Air Bud 2: Golden Receiver? You can find it all on Craigslist. But as with online dating and unsolicited emails promising riches, internet classified ads can come…
Using a Dating App? Beware of Ghana Scams
Ghanaian romance scams are costing Americans millions of dollars each year.
They break your heart, steal your money, and then disappear without a trace. Operating from internet cafés in Ghana, romance fraudsters are conning thousands of…
How to Protect Yourself from the Infamous Nigerian Email Scams
Nigeria is home to a wide variety of online fraud variants including Fifo’s fraud, black money scam, Detroit-Buffalo scam, Spanish Prisoner scam, and Nigerian scam emails. A Nigerian email scam generally involves a victim taking a leap of…