Category: Security in the News

Door Knockers in Trouble Again, This Time in Washington State

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Welcome to spring… when snows melt, flowers bloom, and door knockers pushing alarm systems on unwary homeowners hit the streets in droves all across the US. The companies that employ these high-pressure hucksters are routinely in trouble, as you can tell from checking their poor reviews, complaints, and the fines, lawsuits, and other government actions…

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Burglar Advertises Stolen Items on Craigslist, Caught by Police

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I was not sure whether to file a recent article under “Stupid burglars” or “Social media/burglary topics” – but maybe it belongs in both! It’s true that some intruders are remarkably dim-witted, and there are plenty of FrontPoint blog posts on that subject, but it’s also true that residential crime overlaps with current technology more…

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Number Two Door Knocker Hit with Another Fine, Sells Account Creation Assets to Protection 1

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With the alarm industry (and America’s homeowners) gearing up for another onslaught of summer alarm salespeople knocking on millions of doors, the second largest door knocker is back in the news. As if a $1 million fine levied against Pinnacle Security by the state of Illinois was not enough, California’s Contra Costa County has added…

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