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No one expects to be the victim of a crime, but it can happen to any one of us. If you find yourself a victim of any crime, where can you turn to? The important thing to remember is that you are not alone, you can be empowered, and this week at the AMW Safety Center you can learn how. We’ve teamed up with the National Center for Victims of Crime to help point you in the right direction to finding justice.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as many as 9 million Americans are victims of some form of identity theft every year. Whether conned into a phishing scam, visiting a malicious website, or having your mail stolen from your mailbox, there are hundreds of ways that lowlifes can take advantage of you and grab your personal information. For nearly a decade, Joanna Saenz has been haunted by identity theft. After first losing her ID at 17 years old on a vacation trip to Mexico, she found out that her identity had been used to make major purchases, including a house. Joanna’s…

As Americans struggle to stay afloat during these tough economic times, it seems everyone is scaling back on their purchases. But sometimes, you come across a deal on a product with an offer that seems too good to refuse. Unfortunately, scammers are out in full force to take advantage of shoppers searching for deals and often making offers that are too good to be true. Whether pulling the old bait and switch, or offering miracle cure-all products, false advertising is illegal. We have some great advice here at the AMW Safety Center from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to help you recognize…

The National Center for Victims of Crime reports that as many as 25% of high school age students report to know about dating violence among their peers. This type of abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional, but is almost always long lasting and can impact relationships for the rest of a teens life. It’s never too early to think about your teen’s self esteem. There are several signs that parents should look out for that could signal that a teen is in an abusive relationship. Recognizing these signs and talking to your teens about their options can be critical to helping them…

Probably the biggest nuissance to Americans today is receiving an unsolicited telemarketing call to their home. These calls interrupt time spent with your family, or interrupt your dinner, but you don’t have to put up with them. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created a National Do Not Call Registry that you can sign up for, and keep your family time uninterrupted.