More Practical Tips For a Safer Secure Home

According to the FBI, over 2 million burglaries happen in the U.S. annually, with over $4.5 billion of property stolen. In addition to that, the FBI also reported that almost 3 out of every 4 burglaries happen in residential areas. But even with these facts in mind, a lot of homeowners are still complacent, and take the security of their home for granted.

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It’s a good thing a number of home security experts have come together with a number of extremely helpful tips on making the home a safer place.

The first thing people should consider getting is a home security system. Over the years, these systems have become more and more efficient, with apps and features that can now be tailored to the homeowner’s specific needs. CCTVs can now be viewed remotely, from anywhere.

Once a security system is installed, the next thing homeowners should check is the exterior of the home. Windows should always be stable and secure. Garage doors should always be locked. Ladders and steps of any kind that would aid burglars should be kept inside the house at all times.

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Finally, homeowners should always be mindful about the locks on their doors. Once a homeowner loses his keys, he should have the locks changed immediately – on the same day if possible.

Adam Quirk is a private investigator with more than 15 years of professional experience in law enforcement. He has handled various security, loss prevention, and enforcement projects for both the FBI and the DEA. Learn more about him and his work by visiting this blog.

What Makes White Collar Crimes Different From Others?

White collar crimes are synonymous with acts of fraud committed against businesses and government agencies.  These crimes involve deceit, concealment, as well as a violation of trust.  Least to say, these are financially motivated crimes not involving physical injury or violence.

Depending on the scam, white collar crimes may affect a singular entity or multiple parties.  One scam can destroy a business or a family by clearing out their savings or investments.  And with today’s available technology, white collar crimes are getting more and more sophisticated.

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Corporate fraud is one of the FBI’s top priorities.  This is due to possible effects of the scam causing a ripple effect that can potentially damage the U.S. economy and lower investor confidence.

Some white collar crimes include accounting schemes, the self-dealing of corporate entities, money laundering, commodities fraud, bank fraud and embezzlement, election law violations, mass marketing fraud, fraud against the government, mortgage fraud, and healthcare fraud.

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Corporate fraud pursued by the FBI vary from schemes designed to deceive investors, auditors, and analysts of the financial condition of a business or a corporation.  Specific crimes involve falsification of financial information, corporate insider information, and frauds in connection with otherwise legitimately operated mutual hedge funds.

With the scale of white collar crimes in the U.S., the FBI has formed partnerships with agencies spanning multiple areas of expertise such as security, taxes, utilities, pension, and commodities. 

Adam Quirk is a criminal justice professional who has worked for years with the FBI and DEA. He now works as a private investigator in his company Stealth Advise. For similar reads, click here.