Often in property cases this question is the first causality of a bad act.  The situations are various: someone misrepresented a fact, a promise to hold funds was not honored, an “ex” kept a piece of personal property after the break up, etc.  But not all wrong doings are crimes under the law, and not all criminal cases are resolved.

A thing called a "bump key" can make your house an easy target for a burglar. Watch this video to see how it works.

So, you think you’re a victim of a theft or fraud?

Step one: Gather your information. Are there any records, photos, or other witnesses to help confirm and tell your story? You want to provide a clear and complete picture to law enforcement.

I recently received an e-mail that was clearly a scam.  Recognizing such e-mails is easy when you’re familiar with fraud, but, frankly, most people see through these scams. Lotteries, quick-cash business opportunities, and impounded fortunes—the stories behind these internet flimflams are hard to swallow.  But some people do fall victim to these scams.