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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…

Technology Advancement in home security technology increases at an amazing pace. It seems every few months something newer and greater is released. And with every new advance, it makes your home and family a bit more safe and secure. But you have a home security system. It seems to work so if it’s not broke,…

What can Smart Home Security do for you in 2022? It can also protect your car! Your Forest Security app sends you notifications about your security system so you always know what is going on at your home or business. Now your same system can send you notifications about your automobile. Keep A Watchful Eye…