Scam calls are a prolific issue within the United States. In 2021, nearly 60 million Americans fell victim to scam calls, resulting in $9.8 Billion in losses. But scam callers aren’t always after money directly; they often seek personal information, which they will use for nefarious purposes.
Scam callers may attempt to impersonate your cable company, the IRS, your insurance provider, and even your security company to extract personal information.
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Securing Your Home for a House Sitter
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamSummer is a popular time to take a vacation, and whether you’re gone for a few days or a few weeks, the safety of your house is always a concern. You might choose to hire a house sitter to stay at your house while you’re away to alleviate any fears. Having someone house-sit still requires you to take precautions before leaving. Here are some things to consider when securing your home for a house sitter’s stay.
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Top Security Concerns for Biotech Startups
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamBiotech startups require security solutions for securing their facilities, protecting equipment, intellectual property, and employee safety. They must also find solutions for effectively managing employee access, creating audit trails, ensuring environmental stability, and facilitating communication across restricted areas of a facility. Let’s take a closer look at the top security challenges for biotech startups and how an experienced security partner can help manage them.
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BBQ Safety Tips for the 4th of July
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamOne of the most popular days of the year for hosting get-togethers and barbecues is the 4th of July. What should be a fun day can quickly become dangerous if safe barbecuing isn’t practiced. To enjoy a day filled with friends, family, and good food, make sure to follow these barbecue safety tips:
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Top 5 Small Business Insurance Claims: What We Can Learn
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamBased on data from a study by The Hartford Financial Services Group, 40% of small businesses will likely experience a property or liability claim over the next ten years. If you own a small business, taking a proactive approach is the best way to mitigate your risk of experiencing a loss like this. Below, we’ll look at the most common business insurance claims and offer tips on preventing them.
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Healthcare Series: Top Security Challenges for Assisted Living Facilities
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAssisted living facilities have complex security needs as they must keep patients, staff, and equipment safe and secure while making it easy for patients to receive visitors around the clock. At the same time, these facilities must follow strict regulations put in place by the state. Here’s a look at the top security challenges for assisted living facilities.
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Surprising New England Burglary Statistics (& How to Protect Your Home)
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAccording to the US Department of Justice, most home burglaries occur during the summer. This is likely linked to summer being a popular time for people to spend more time away. Whether you’re out enjoying the sunshine for the day or traveling out of town for extended periods, burglars have more opportunities to strike than during the cooler months when you’re bundled up at home.
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Scam Calls: How to Spot and Avoid
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamScam calls are a prolific issue within the United States. In 2021, nearly 60 million Americans fell victim to scam calls, resulting in $9.8 Billion in losses. But scam callers aren’t always after money directly; they often seek personal information, which they will use for nefarious purposes.
Scam callers may attempt to impersonate your cable company, the IRS, your insurance provider, and even your security company to extract personal information.
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Memorial Day: Safety Tips for Opening Your Pool for the Season
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAs families celebrate the unofficial start of summer this Memorial Day, many will likely be opening their pools to family, friends, and even neighbors. If you’re a pool owner, you want to ensure everyone stays safe while having fun. Here are some tips for opening your pool this Memorial Day. Read more →
Healthcare Series: Security Challenges for Hospitals
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHospitals have dynamic security profiles as they must incorporate strategies for protecting patients, employees, equipment, medical records, medications, and visitors. Because hospitals typically have established security programs, any security partner they bring on for additional support must be able to integrate with these systems. At the same time, hospitals must ensure that their security solutions support compliance with governing entities and regulatory guidelines within the healthcare industry.
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The Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamLithium-ion (also known as Li-ion) batteries are used in many of the products that we use today, including, but not limited to, electric vehicles such as e-bikes and scooters; wireless headphones; handheld power tools; large and small appliances; laptops and cell phones; electric toothbrushes; and watches. This useful battery is found in many of the items that we use on a day-to-day basis, but certain risk factors need to be taken into consideration when dealing with lithium-ion batteries: Read more →