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What to look out for with cameras and geotagging In August of 2010, Adam Savage, of "MythBusters," took a photo of his vehicle using his smartphone. He then posted the photo to his Twitter account including the phrase "off to work." Since the photo was taken by his smartphone, the image contained metadata reveling the [...]
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Location-based social networking applications Location-based social networking applications Foursquare, Facebook Places and other applications Location-based social networking is quickly growing in popularity. A variety of applications are capitalizing on users' desire to broadcast their geographic location. Most location-based social networking applications focus on "checking in" at various locations to earn points, badges, discounts and other [...]
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Home Invasion Family Survival Tips in a Home Invasions by Chris E McGoey, CPP, CSP, CAM Imagine this scenario. After a long week at work, you are finally able to relax at home with your spouse and two teen-age daughters. You're in your living room watching TV with your spouse. Your daughters are in their [...]
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Campus Safety Tips Tips from the UCSD Police Department for keeping yourself safe in various situations. General safety tips Be especially aware of your surroundings at times when you may be less alert and more vulnerable to an attack (e.g., during periods of stress) when you are upset or sick, or if you have been [...]
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BY HANNAN ADELY STAFF WRITER THE RECORD “You could now listen in 100% completely undetected” — that’s the promise one company makes on its website to anyone who wants to eavesdrop on someone else’s cellphone. Spy technology is now available to the average person who wants to glean cell phone information, read private emails, and [...]
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Ventura Co Local Scam Alert Last month, Ventura County was hit hard with scams and fraud. Unfortunately, people have fallen victim to these and are now suffering the consequences.   Here are some of the scams to be to be watching for: Valid cashier's checks from mystery shoppers A call from a stranger with knowledge [...]
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Private Investigator Oxnard Credit Card Info Can Be Stolen As You Walk Down the Street: How to Protect Yourself Identity theft has become shockingly easy with RFID, which is becoming near-ubiquitous. Here's how it's done—and how you can protect yourself. by Heidi Stevenson Credit cards are often supplied with RFID (radio frequency identification design) chips [...]
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Slavery is Alive in the USA and Beyond Watermark Investigations Group has taken a positive posture in looking for and assisting in the eliminating Human Trafficking and slavery in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. It is here among us locally. Read this and see what you can do to help. Slavery is Alive [...]
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Watermark Investigations Group is continuing our mission to help Ventura and Shasta Counties be safe. We will continue to make you aware of any dangerous situations and how to prevent, avoid or escape them. Please pass on to your children what you may have learned by reading these safety tips No matter what your age [...]
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Escape and Evade in an Urban Environment  Watermark Investigations Group wants to help keep you informed and safe. This is a very informative article that could possible save your life in the event you are being held illegally against your will. Please read this. Share this with your family and friends. How To Escape and [...]
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