We take them for granted, these marvels of technology. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) offer convenience to busy bank customers and greatly reduce transaction costs to banks. But, as is often the case, technology has its downside. As the production and use of ATMs...
Internet scammers casting about for people’s financial information have a new way to lure unsuspecting victims: They go "phishing." Phishing, also called "carding," is a high-tech scam that uses spam to deceive consumers into...
Tips to Keep Your It can happen in an instant and a child’s life is forever changed. The ‘it’ is child abduction, a parent’s worst fear and an experience one should never know. The recent spate of child abductions, and attempted...
The transition from high school to college for young adults is filled with anticipation and excitement. And for those who will live away from home on campus, it may be their first experience with total independence. "Unfortunately, students oftentimes develop a...
Sheriff Mike Tregre asks: DAY CARE: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY? With millions of double-income households, more and more families have turned to day care as a primary means of child care. When parents entrust the welfare of their...
A man who beats a woman will do it again. And again. And again. There are no class, racial, ethnic, religious or economic boundaries when it comes to domestic violence. Anyone can be a victim. Anyone. Sheriff Mike Tregre says, "Battering is about power...
