Nigeria Scam Still Draws Victims On - and Offline

Named for section 419 of the Nigerian criminal code and also referred to as Advance Fee Fraud (AFF), 419 combines impersonation fraud with an advance fee scam and can be received via snail mail, fax, or email. The letter generally offers the recipient a percentage of a large sum of money in return for the recipient’s permission to “assist” in the transfer of the sum through their own bank account and lend money to the “cause” of the sender.

Social Security Identity Fraud And How To Combat It

During 2005, the Federal Trade Commision received over 685,000 consumer complaints of fraud and identity theft which accounted for over $680 million in losses. Social Security number identity theft is one of the primary methods used in the commission of these crimes.

Jack The Ripper - The Police Net Closes In

A special investigation team set up by London's Scotland Yard crime unit has drawn up a detailed description -- including a photo-fit picture of the male killer. It is now only a matter of time before the killer faces justice -- except for one thing.

Committed Any Crimes Lately?

Crimes come in two major classes: misdemeanor and felony. A felony crime is the most serious class of crime and it brings with it the distinction of staying on your record pretty much forever.

Stun Gun Technology the Latest and the Greatest

It never ceases to amaze me at what some manufacturers will develop in an effort to stay ahead of the market. The next few paragraphs will attempt to describe some of the more innovative ideas and try to steer you away from some of the less effective ones...

Becoming a Private Investigator: What It Really Takes

Becoming a Private Investigator can lead to a very interesting career that is challenging and rewarding. Television and movies portrays Private Investigators in the line of danger where the clues are always waiting. In reality, the job can be dangerous but the clues are harder to find. Parts of the job can be routine as well, with lots of paperwork to complete.

Anatomy of a Mugging

This is a description of how to recognize potential danger at the hands of criminals. The article is a basic guideline as to the elements necessary for crimes to take place. The reader can view valuable links to more in depth studies in order to be informed about danger signals, and in so doing, be better protected from the damage of violent crime.

Drugs & the Juvenille Justice System

Father Dave's opinion on drug abuse amongst youth and problems with the juvenile justice system..

Security & Safety-The Threat To Our Nation

In todays world we are faced with a growing threat, the threat to our personal security and safety. Hundreds and thousands across the country as well as millions across the world are victimized by theft, rape, murder, and much more.

The Truth That Lies Behind The Lie

Did you know that only 2% to 3% of people are accomplished at lying!? Imagine what would it be like to know exactly what the person you are talking to really means! Imagine mastering the techniques of having the ability to know if someone is lying to you.

Who Are The victims? The Dead Or The Living? It Is Not Fair

Five of them walk into the school compound, and march into a history class. The teacher is busy teaching 9/10 year old students. Suddenly these five take out a sharp sword and chop off the young teacher's head. The children screamed and ran away, terrified. Who is the victim? The dead young man, his old parents, the horror stricken children or their parents? Society has no answer. Do we?

School Security and Safety Issues

We hear much about school security and safety. What are the key security issues for most schools?

Sex Slaves in America

Sex slavery in America has stolen our girls and destroyed their lives.

The Glencoe Massacre - Was It What It Seemed to Be?

The story of the Masscre of Glencoe in the highlands of Scotland has had a chilling impact over the centuries. People in Britain cannot believe that a government of theirs, from London, would seek to exterminate a total clan in Scotland just to teach the Scottish Highland people a lesson. To do it while they were sleeping, in the middle of the night made it so much worse.

New Gift Card Scam Alert

Did you know that the gift card scams you've been hearing about on the news are not the gift card scams you really need to worry about? This article explains why ScamBusters is warning that it is the little-known gift card scams that pose the biggest threats this holiday season.