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While being charged with a misdemeanor crime is not quite as serious as a felony, it is still a serious charge that can have big repercussions on your life.
Misdemeanor charges will show up on your criminal record for life, but they are not always accessible through a regular background check. Here are a few things you should know.
(via Do Misdemeanors Appear On A Background Check?)
When you have to find someone’s forwarding address and have little go on, it might mean a touchy situation has developed on your end. After all, under normal circumstances, a close friend or family member would be more than happy to share your search subject’s new address.
So, if you need to dig deep to to find a person's new residence, they have something you want — and that something is usually money.
Fortunately, you have options. Here are a few easy ways to find a person’s forwarding address (and get the contact you want).
( via 5 Ways To Find A Person’s Forwarding Address)
When the snow melts away and spring showers tapper off, the sun comes out and temperatures start to rise … with frustration.
In cities all across America, the phrase “sun’s out, guns out” holds some truth — but unfortunately, it’s not just about beach bods or working out in the gym.
Over the summer months, violent crime rates pop up like weeds in your driveway.
Although most people are sitting poolside enjoying a refreshment, many others are handling the heat in a much different way. But why?
What is it about the heat that keeps crime rates on the rise? Why do they increase over the summer?
(via Murder Rates Increase Over The Summer. Are You Safe?)
Keeping an open line of communication with your teenage child is highly important, according to professionals. But how do you accomplish that when everything you say gets disregarded, overlooked, or misconstrued?
Check out this list of common phrases you will find yourself saying to a teenager — and what you should say instead.
(via Phrases To Avoid Saying To Teens (And What To Say Instead)
Parenting a teen has never been easy.
High emotions, mood swings, a deep-seated need for independence — all of this can make parenting a teen a challenge. Throw the fact that technology is highly involved in a teen's social life into the mix, and you can have a full set of problems you had no idea would exist.
Teens spend more time on their electronic devices than anyone. In fact, they spend up to nine hours per day on social platforms, according to Social Media Today. So, as a parent, you have to get a little tech-savvy to keep them safe.
Check out this list of popular apps among teens, how they work, and why you should know about them.
(via Apps Your Teen Uses (And Why Every Parent Should Know About Them)
You know they're online, but aren't sure where to start.
Friends, coworkers, your children, a new date — there are good reasons why you need to find someone's online life and check out their social media profiles. Yet we all know using search engines like Google isn't ideal and can often miss important profiles we're looking for.
Thankfully, Instant Checkmate can help you find someone's online social media profiles so you can get the information you need, connect with them online, and know what's really going on in the world.
Here's how to do it quickly and without setting off any alarm bells (unless you want them to know!)
(via How To Uncover Almost Anyone’s Social Media Profiles)
From memorable fireworks displays to quality time with your BBQ, the 4th of July is a particularly special holiday on the American calendar.
Unfortunately, it is also a particularly dangerous time of year: between 2007 and 2011, 40% of all highway deaths were caused by drunk driving over 4th of July weekend.
Sadly, we can expect around 200 Americans not to make it through the holiday. All those extra vehicles on the road are a bad idea to start with — and a number of drivers will likely lack full control over their cars because they are under the influence.
After all, it only takes one drink to slow your reaction time.
This Independence Day, you can bet there will be people gambling their lives on the roads in and around your neighborhood. Don’t become a statistic. Here’s how you can break the tradition of highway deaths on the 4th of July.
(via How To Stay Safe On The Road On 4th Of July)
For many people, knowing their grandparents was an important part of growing up. If you didn't know your grandparents or lost contact with them, it can be tough seeing all the positive experiences people have with them, especially around the holidays.
Thankfully, it's very possible you can use the information you have about your grandparents to find out more about them — and even reconnect with them again.
Have you been asking yourself, "How can I find my grandparents?" We're here to help.
(via How To Find My Grandparents With Public Records)
You get an email or letter in the mail about what looks to be a perfect job opportunity. You'll be working for big-name online retailers right from your home, you'll make an attractive salary for very little work, and the job even comes with benefits.
All you will be required to do is accept packages, open and verify their contents, and then reship the packages to a new address with company funds. To top it all off, this job offer was selected specifically for you and is only available for a limited time.
Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, this has the word “scam” written all over it.
Reshipping job scams look really good on the outside, but they are illegal and dangerous. Here's what you need to know.
(via How To Spot And Avoid Shipping Job Scams)
When a person files for bankruptcy, they’re supposed to list all of the assets as well as their debts on the filing papers.
Someone who fails to disclose all of their assets is not only risking the ability to have debts discharged — they could end up under arrest. The trustee assigned to the bankruptcy case will look for hidden assets, and if any are found, not only is the discharge revocable, but such action may occur up to a year post-discharge date.
(via How Does A Bankruptcy Trustee Search For Hidden Assets?)
A large takedown of the popular Dark Webmarketplaces AlphaBay and Hansa led many people to believe the Dark Web was gone for good. Markets were immediately thrown into chaos and, at least for a while, it appeared that law enforcement and cyber crime victims could rest easy.
It turns out, though, that these markets are thriving again. A sense of normality has mostly been restored to the Dark Web as vendors and shoppers have gone back online and created new accounts and identities.
What happened? Did law enforcement make any progress at all, or are they back to square one?
(via Why Are Dark Web Marketplaces Still Thriving After AlphaBay?)
If you get a phone call from the IRS saying you owe taxes and threatening to have you arrested, it’s a scam.
The scam has been making its way around the country for several years, but the fraudsters have become more active and more aggressive. The caller will claim to be an IRS employee and even provide a fake name and badge number. You may see a legitimate number for the IRS taxpayer assistance line show up on caller ID through a practice called spoofing. As identification, they may suggest you check on the IRS website to verify the number.
Most often, the scammers leave a pre-recorded message which they leave on your voicemail or answering machine. They will tell you that if you do not call back, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. They may also threaten to put liens on your home or freeze your bank accounts. They will say almost anything to frighten you into parting with your money.
The crooks may also reach out by email, providing a fake link to the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System. Clicking on it will take you to their website, where they will ask for personal and financial information, as well as bank account information for payment.
(via How The IRS Phone Scam Tricks People Into Handing Over Money)
Have you heard of Megan’s Law?
It came into practice after the 2004 assault and murder of 7-year-old Megan Kanka in Mercer County, New Jersey. The perp was a new neighbor who was known by authorities to be a sex offender — a fact that wasn’t known by the people in his neighborhood until it was too late.
Megan’s family campaigned to make this kind of information available upfront for parents who want to protect their kids. Thanks to the Kankas’ work, a version of the law is now in operation in every state of the USA.
Unfortunately, Megan’s Law won’t automatically keep your child safe. It requires you to research the sex offender information that’s been released if you want to stay aware of who’s who in your district.
Thankfully, there are a number of tools to help you stay informed.
(via How To Find Dangerous People With A Sex Offender Location Search)
When you're getting to know someone, sometimes you don't want to know everything about their past right away. Airing all of your dirty laundry right off the bat can push away someone who might be really great.
However, there certainly comes a point in a new friendship or relationship where it's okay to double-check someone's story to be sure they're entirely trustworthy. Protecting yourself, especially in today's digital dating environment, is certainly understandable.
Many individuals sometimes try to hide their former failed relationships for various reasons. This is particularly true for divorce.
Thankfully, there are some pretty good ways to find out if someone is divorced.
(Via How To Find Out If Someone Is Divorced With Public Records)
If you’re trying to sell your old Honda or find a studio apartment to rent, Craigslist is the first place you’ll go. The platform has been an all-time favorite for a variety of used consumer goods, dating hookups, real estate deals, and all kinds of odd requests, but as more people use the site, the chances of getting scammed have increased ten-fold.
With online identity theft and scams becoming more prevalent around the world, those who frequent Craigslist should do their best to be careful of any attacks. It can be difficult to gauge when something is fishy or too good to be true, so to help, here are the five most common scams on Craigslist to be aware of. Hopefully you can avoid them before it’s too late!
(via How To Spot And Avoid The 5 Most Common Craigslist Scams)
The men and women that serve in our military are trained to be highly alert and ready for anything when they are in uniform.
Unfortunately, unscrupulous individuals have made it necessary for military personnel and their families to be highly alert in everyday situations as well.
This is because some scam artists have discovered that many members of our military and their families make fairly easy targets. Despite the sacrifices of military personnel and their dedicated families, even they aren’t protected from greedy scammers.
(via These Scams Target Military Personnel And Their Families)
Scammers are using real details from homes in vacation spots, combing online information about the properties, and then posting fake rental listings online. Vacationers are asked to prepay for part or all of their trip — only to show up empty-handed without a place to stay.
How do you spot these scams so you can protect yourself? Read on for tips on how to vacation safely and avoid the scammers.
( Via How To Spot And Avoid Summer Vacation Rental Scams)