Identify Theft Security for a Digital World December 16, 2008
Posted by Admin in : Security Camera , add a commentIf you’ve opened up the newspaper lately, turned on the radio, or spoke with a colleague, chances are you will have heard of the new rampant levels of identify theft that is taking place and growing to new heights each year. You or someone you know may have already been a victim of this serious crime.
Why should you worry about identify theft? For one thing, a seriously damaged credit report can ruin your chances of getting a new job, a bank loan, insurance, and even rental housing. In the worst case scenario you could even be arrested if someone utilized your identity to commit a crime.
Here are some tips to help reduce the chances of having your identity compromised:
1. When making a credit card purchase, blank out the 12 numbers of your credit card number on the printed receipt (assuming that all 16 are printed as some places still do). This holds especially true at restaurants. Try not leaving the signed receipt left on the table with all numbers visible. You are permitted by law to mark out 12 of them so that passerby’s can’t get a glance and memorize your credit card number.
2. Avoid relaying your social security number to anyone unless it’s absolutely required. Use common sense in most cases, for example to open a bank account you will probably need to give out your social security number, but if a store clerk simply wants to use your social security number to use as an ID, then you should reserve from doing so in most cases.
3. Have access to a personal shredder. For any documents you plan on throwing away it helps to shred anything that contains personally identifiable information including social security, credit card numbers, phone numbers, and birth date.
4. In the worst case scenario, i.e. if your identify has been stolen, here are some steps to assuage the situation: Contact your credit card companies and have them close your accounts as well as issue new cards for you. Put a fraud alert via one the three major credit bureaus. One will notify the other two automatically. File a police report to use as evidence when creditors ask for it. File a notice or complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, which manages a database of identity theft related cases which are used by law enforcement personnel for their investigations.
Try to use your intuition in most cases. The most reported incidents of identity theft generally are not necessarily the most technologically sophisticated.
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Your Guide to Wireless Security Cameras December 15, 2008
Posted by Admin in : Security Camera , add a commentThe use of wireless security cameras has been gaining in popularity over recent years. This can be for many reasons. Some people use wireless security cameras to make their home secure and to monitor their home. Other people use them to monitor their nannies or their employees. Some people use it for surveillance of their store or office. Whatever the reason may be, wireless security cameras are quickly becoming the preferred method of security for many people. If you would like more information, then let this be your guide to wireless security cameras.
Wireless security cameras are so popular because you can literally put them anywhere you want
because you don’t have to worry about wires. The placement of them is very flexible and they are very
easy to install. They are also quite inexpensive to purchase and many come with warranties. The
only drawback is that wireless security cameras require that you change the battery pack on them
every 4 to 8 hours. The battery packs can be recharged so it is best to have more than one so you
can easily change them out.
Wireless security cameras work by sending video signals to a receiver via a transmitter in the
wireless camera. The receiver can be connected to a TV, VCR, computer, etc. No wires are needed
between the camera and the receiver. The receiver can be placed anywhere from 700 feet to 10 miles
away from the wireless camera. It just depends on which wireless security camera model you buy.
The receivers can penetrate as much as 8 walls. They also penetrate most solid objects such as:
glass, plastic, wood, fiber glass, and some metals. This is an added benefit for people when they
want to place the camera in a certain spot.
If you have trouble viewing the wireless security camera image, you may have to move the camera a
bit. Sometimes moving it just a few feet can make a huge difference in what you see. You also
have to pay attention to what kind of material the signal has to travel through. The denser the
material, the weaker the signal will be. It is usually best to have the receiver positioned hire
than the camera. This will give you the best range.
The above was all of the important information you should know about wireless security cameras.
If you are considering getting a wireless security camera, you will be glad to have known all of
this information. A wireless security camera is a cheap and effective way to monitor anything and
to help you feel more secure. It will give you peace of mind and leave you feeling glad you
decided to purchase a wireless security camera.
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Discover How A Video Surveillance System Works December 14, 2008
Posted by Admin in : Security Camera , add a commentVideo surveillance security systems have been used in businesses for years but they are becoming more and more common in home security as well. They are also known as CCTV (Closed Circuit TV) and can be used to monitor key areas around a home to protect against break ins.
The following are the most common components in a video surveillance system…
1. Monitors
Monitors display the video feed from the various cameras in the system. They are generally black and white and have a higher resolution than the average TV. CCTV monitor resolutions range between 700 and 1000 lines compared to 350-480 lines on the average color TV.
2. Cameras
Cameras are placed in vulnerable locations around the outside of the house. They send the video feed back to the monitors constantly.
3. Coaxial Cables
This is the type of cabling that transfers the signals from the cameras to the monitors.
4. Switchers
Switchers let you run more than one camera’s feed to a single monitor. They will usually cycle through the feeds unless there is movement near a camera. If movement is detected, they will lock in on that specific camera.
Some systems also use VCR’s to record the video feeds for later reference if there is ever a break-in.
Of these components, the camera is probably the most important. Some things to consider when choosing the cameras include:
- How many cameras will you need to fully monitor the outside of your home?
- Do you need audio monitoring as well as video?
- Do you need color or is black and white sufficient?
- Can you wired the cameras into the system or will you need to go wireless?
Installation and placement of your video cameras is also an important factor. A few of the factors to consider include:
- The farther from a particular spot the camera is placed, the wider the field of vision but the clarity will suffer.
- Watch for blind spots caused by poles, trees, etc. And remember that trees and plants will grow so watch for things that could become blind spots in the future.
- The camera should be out of reach of the burglars it is protecting against.
John Lenaghan writes about security camera systems and other related topics on the Home Security Guide website. For more information visit http://www.home-security-guide.com
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