Private Investigators help in Cyberstalking Arrest

An interesting story out of Florida involving A Private Investigation Firm in California who helped catch teens involved in cyberstalking case in Florida.

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Speak Softly the FBI may be listening

Did you know the FBI may be listening to your phone calls? Its not just your phone you need to be concerned with-- VoIp, as well as Internet Connections can be monitored as well. Electronic Surveillance is becoming more popular today due to the ease of it. To read all about this article visit ComputerWorld Blogs: Speak Softly the FBI may be listening

Illegal Sublets Put Private Eyes on the Case

Here is a link to a story in the NYTimes about how Private Investigators help landlords use PI companies to catch tenants not following renting laws. The article entitled Illegal Sublets Put Private Eyes on the Case shows that Private Investigators can be very helpful in catching tenants who are illegally subletting the apartments they are living in.

8 Simple Ways to Defend Yourself Against Evil Doers Both Online and Off

According to the article 8 Simple Ways to Defend Yourself Against Evil Doers Both Online and Off on eInvestigator.com there are ways to protect yourself from identity theft. With the advent of the internet, shopping has been made more convienient for the shopper as well as the theif. Identity and credit card theft have become a more prominent issue.

Read the entire article 8 Simple Ways to Defend Yourself Against Evil Doers Both Online and Off on eInvestigator.com to find out the ways to protect yourself from identity theft

Decoding MySpace

According to the article Decoding MySpace on USNews.com social networking sites, instant messaging, chat rooms, E-mail and the like are social gatherings for teenagers, although parents do not qualify the former as such. However, social networks are avaliable for hanging out, socialization and gossip, as well as being avaliable to people all around the country and the world, they are avaliable 24/7. Furthermore, these social networks are avaliable through the internet, which means that teens can check their pages daily, for hours at a time. Checking messages and comments as well as uploading pictures has become a compulsive occurence among teens. Although, social networks and messaging seems harmless enough, often parents are unaware of the visibility and publicity of their children's lives. It is often the case that parents would not allow their children to attend a party without adult supervision, however, parents are unaware of their children's cybersecrecy.

Read the entire article Decoding MySpace on USNews.com to find out how to protect your children on the internet

Internet safety: What Parents Need to Know

WiredSafety.org offers parents a useful internet safety kit categorized by age group. There are overall guidelines for each group, as well as specific guidelines for distinct age categories.

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Source: Parry Aftab/WiredSafety.org

What is Cell Phone Pinging?

If you have heard the term cell phone pinging or tracking you may be confused what it actually means. Cell Phone Tracking or Pinging as it is commonly referred to as is the technology which is used to track the current position of a cell phone. It is helpful technology when trying to find criminals or missing persons.

Your position is determined by the cell phone tower which is nearest to your cell phone's signals location. Some phones with built in GPS receivers have a higher accuracy rate. Many newer phones do not even need to be powered on in order to receive the signal.

Below are links for additional information:

Wikipedia-Cell Phone Tracking has a helpful definition as well.