Forest Security Safety News

Remember these important tips so that you can identify scams and keep your account and information safe: Never give out information Never give information (such as your credit card number or account password) over the phone, especially if the call was unexpected. Scammers use calls, texts, and emails to impersonate account customer service. If you…

Factors to consider When it comes to protecting your home and family, you want the best security system possible. A key component of any security system is video cameras. But not all video cameras are created equal. There are a variety of things you need to consider. Let’s take a look at some of the…

Keep your accounts and personal information safe.  Here’s some info about recent scams that have been circulating:   Can you deposit this for me? A fraudster asks you to deposit a check into your bank account with the promise you can keep a portion of the funds. These checks are either counterfeit or sourced from…

We all know life is full of little surprises, especially when you have kids. Some are wonderful while others we wish we could be forewarned about. For all of those, Forest has the answer. Keep your kids safe with Forest’s Unexpected Activity Alerts. They’re a new type of proactive, intelligent protection powered by our Insights…

RapID Identity Protection from Forest Security. powered by Allstate What Is Identity Theft? Identity theft is a serious crime that occurs when someone uses your personal information without permission to open an account or accesses financial records. It can happen anyone and it’s important for all of us to be aware and protected. How identity…

At Forest, we are all about safety, after all, that is our only business… and it seems to be Apple’s too. Every year, more and more safety features are built in to their devices. These features won’t work unless we are prepared and know how to use them.   Emergency SOS   Did you know…

Start Planning Now Spring has just begun and summer is months away, but now is the time to get your vacation plans in order. No matter where you go or what you do to get away, the key is to “get away” from daily routines and have some fun, see new sights, and get some…

    Your front door says a lot about your home’s security Your front door welcomes you home. It welcomes your guests when they stop by for a visit. It welcomes your delivery drivers when you order out. It also can either welcome or ward off a potential burglar. Most burglars enter right through the…

No Worries with Wellcam As much as I don’t like to admit it, when they talk about the senior generation, I must include myself in that group. But as independent as I am, I don’t want my kids to have to worry about me. Staying in Touch When they were little, we spent much of…

  Spring is right around the corner and dreaming of a new home is so exciting. It’s also the perfect time to make some smart home security decisions not only to protect your new home, but also to make it more convenient. Start with the Locks You are going to change the locks anyway, it’s…