| Subject | Date Asked |
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| PI rant | 11/24/2009 |
Q: You asked me to write something as to why the PI kept away from news agencies. And I wrote the ...
A: I keep away from newspapers, like a pimp stays away from its hookers. New agencies, are a lot like ...
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| news directors | 11/23/2009 |
Q: It is okay about not answering that fast. i appreciate your input. I have two things. First, it is ...
A: Demetrius, I don't advocate interfacing a news agency. The story could spin out of control fast. ...
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| thug | 11/20/2009 |
Q: From your reply, you seem to understand the question concerning the thug. About the PI bargaining ...
A: Write it so he talks to the thug, and the thugs give him no information. Realizing he needs to get ...
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| TV station | 11/19/2009 |
Q: If you, as a PI, had to get into a TV news station to talk with the boss of an investigative ...
A: Demetrius, I just received notification that I had an outstanding question. Sorry, it has taken so ...
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| case. | 11/17/2009 |
Q: In my story, I wanted the PI to investigate someone and it goes nowhere at first, (but he gets ...
A: Demetrius, I am still not following, however, as a twist you might consider a Russian/chineese ...
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| case. | 11/17/2009 |
Q: In my story, I wanted the PI to investigate someone and it goes nowhere at first, (but he gets ...
A: "The PI goes over in his head who the guy is and is background and habits. What traits and things ...
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| company organization | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I want to make this organization, a business that the PI wants to investigate, impossible to get ...
A: Demetrius, The investigator would use a wide array of resources at his disposal, such as corporate ...
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| company organization | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I want to make this organization, a business that the PI wants to investigate, impossible to get ...
A: Demetrius, Sorry buddy, I have no idea what you are talking about: I want to make this (WHAT IS ...
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| work privacy | 9/17/2009 |
Q: While working in a secured area without company video/audio surveillance can a fellow employee ...
A: Joe, I need more information: What state do you live in? Are you Union? Can you describe the ...
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| PI finds body scene. | 9/11/2009 |
Q: Sorry about the confusion. In first writing it, I had a feeling it might be unclear and worked to ...
A: Demetrius, I would change the following: CHANGE SIN CAPSSorry about the confusion. In first ...
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| PI finds body scene. | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Sorry about the confusion. In first writing it, I had a feeling it might be unclear and worked to ...
A: Demetrius, You need some heavy interrogation... The cops would interrogate the guy for some time. ...
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| officer finding body. | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I will have this scenario: 1. The PI finds body and calls police(he doesn't know these guys) When ...
A: Demetrius, Sorry, this is to confucing, can you re-word or provide additional detail? I dont want ...
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| What can a victim do about internet harassment and hacking? | 8/29/2009 |
Q: Please keep my name private; the stalking ex bf has called me repeatedly harassing and making death ...
A: Gregory, The only reason that I think there would be a problem with Chris is that it is an ...
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| What can a victim do about internet harassment and hacking? | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Please keep my name private; the stalking ex bf has called me repeatedly harassing and making death ...
A: Sir, I cannot keep you name private, to do so, you must "check the box" that says Private, then no ...
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| handwriting expert | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Now the PI has two handwriting samples that he wants an expert to compare. Who does he go to? Are ...
A: Demetrius, Suggest the follwoing, but again it is your story... "Former law Enforcement has it's ...
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| handwriting expert | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Now the PI has two handwriting samples that he wants an expert to compare. Who does he go to? Are ...
A: Demetrius, If the Police had this expertise, it would be based on mutual aid. Your best angle is ...
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| crime scene | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I am writing this scenario. I hope it isn't confusing: The PI goes to a hideaway of missing man and ...
A: Demetrius, The PI would not call "Homicide" directly. He would call the police, which would ...
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| crime scene | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I am writing this scenario. I hope it isn't confusing: The PI goes to a hideaway of missing man and ...
A: aDemetrius, All looks good exept for: "after homicide gets back with the PI, he tells him the ...
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| Personal Security | 8/8/2009 |
Q: My friend "Jill" has been a victim of fraud by a business that took a large amount of money by ...
A: Emma, Hi there... What a good friend you are looking out for your friend Jill. I think a lot of ...
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| extra case. | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I realize you can get busy, and things come up, so please answer whenever you get a break in time. ...
A: Demetrius, Sorry it has taken so long, but your messages are important to me. Incidentally, I am ...
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| basic mistake | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I located the email, and it stated that the older PI trusted the younger one to handle the missing ...
A: Missing person case: The Older PI while investigating did not ask all of the questions regarding a ...
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| PI's and Officer. | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have had a problem with getting people to talk as their character should talk, and so the ...
A: Demetrius, You could have one or two PI's, but I would think there would be only one.. Remember, ...
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| gangs | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I hope this isn't too much at one time. Please answer whenever you get a chance.My having the PI's ...
A: SO, here you go...I am not a write, but this would be realistic.. The PI gets a ride from the ...
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| gang grafitti | 7/10/2009 |
Q: In my story, the PI's go to a neighborhood where there is gang activity. I had gang graffiti around ...
A: Demetrius, I would suggest that you enlist the help of the police. For instance the PI, would get a ...
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| gang grafitti | 7/9/2009 |
Q: In my story, the PI's go to a neighborhood where there is gang activity. I had gang graffiti around ...
A: Demetrius, This is not realistic PI's are no different than private citizens when it comes to the ...
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| gang grafitti | 7/8/2009 |
Q: In my story, the PI's go to a neighborhood where there is gang activity. I had gang graffiti around ...
A: Demetrius, Hi there.. sorry it has taken so long, I have been up against the wall on a project.. ...
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| PI and police | 6/15/2009 |
Q: This is a short scene after a homicide officer finds a female body with an advertisment on it. He ...
A: Sorry it has taken so long to write, I am in the Netherlands currently and internet is hard to ...
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| procedures | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Inspector Ahrens. The PI's are on a missing person's case. A person has disappeared after looking ...
A: Demetrius, Your story could take on twists while trying to obtain leads. Keep in mind, not all ...
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| gang squad? | 5/31/2009 |
Q: The private investigator in my story is told by his police officer friend that the street gang has ...
A: Demetrius, "Sean" O'malley - lol I have broken the parts out into sequences,and commented on each ...
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| gang squad? | 5/30/2009 |
Q: The private investigator in my story is told by his police officer friend that the street gang has ...
A: Demetrius, Police departments, based on the population they serve could use multiple names: A ...
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| PI fee | 5/14/2009 |
Q: What should the PI answer when the client asks about the fee? And I suddenly remembered the PI would ...
A: Investigations are typically Time and Expense (T/E). They also can be T/E based on a pool of money. ...
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| procedure | 5/13/2009 |
Q: The person is missing, but I will have the PI get a book the person had with names in it so he can ...
A: Demetrius, Yes, that helps... Given the information you told me... Mom did not know he was in a ...
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| procedure | 5/12/2009 |
Q: The person is missing, but I will have the PI get a book the person had with names in it so he can ...
A: Sorry for taking so long, I am trying to get some things wrapped up for a trip I will be taking ...
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| private security | 5/7/2009 |
Q: my employer told us at work that we could no longer be called security guards and our now calling ...
A: Your Employer is holding onto false hope. A watchman, legally is that of a guard. There is no ...
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| PI | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I wrote down a few things about the two PI's: Older PI He figures PI work will be less stressful ...
A: The cop would not be tired about the ugly things, he would be tired of the injustices. He would be ...
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| undercover | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Based upon your last response, I came up with this. Please let me know what you think. (any ideas ...
A: Yah, that would work.... They take his gun, and tell him to get dressed.. What they dont realize ...
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| undercover | 5/2/2009 |
Q: It occured to me because of the opening and plot, the older PI is to go undercover after his partner ...
A: It is difficult for a private entity to go "deep" under cover. In this instance, if he is working ...
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| case. | 4/26/2009 |
Q: It has become important to the plot of my story that the private investigator doesn't burst into the ...
A: In this digital world, I don't think that it would be easy to go "undercover" with this type of ...
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| case. | 4/25/2009 |
Q: It has become important to the plot of my story that the private investigator doesn't burst into the ...
A: Tough one... If the companies executives are in on the scam, there will need to be a comprehensive ...
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| Investigators | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I was attempting to create the older and younger PI working together. Could you fill in/add/delete ...
A: Ok... Well, A cop would not be anxious or nervous, unless it had to do with dating. PI work is less ...
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| Investigators | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I was attempting to create the older and younger PI working together. Could you fill in/add/delete ...
A: Name: Age 48 Divorced, Had son who was cop Very intelligent, street smart... Hobbies: Fishing What ...
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| backstory | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Based upon what you wrote about the backstory concerning the older and younger PI's, I came up with ...
A: I think you will be doing more than implying, but rather giving the story away. However, I don't ...
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| procedure. | 4/18/2009 |
Q: (I think there's a limit to how many follow up questions you get so I'm sending the question here) ...
A: I don't think there is a limit.. However, if you get capped you can write me at my work e-mail. I am ...
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| bounty hunter jump locked fence to obtain person | 4/18/2009 |
Q: May a bounty hunter jump a locked fence to obtain entrance to obtain the person wanted for a ...
A: Generally a "bail Bondsmen" (Bounty Hunter) or as they liked to be called 'Fugitive recovery ...
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| procedure | 4/16/2009 |
Q: First I'd like to say thanks. Referring me to that info was vert helpful. Would you tell me if this ...
A: See my comments, which I have annotated wit a s:> I revised the story outline you saw before and ...
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| procedure | 4/14/2009 |
Q: First I'd like to say thanks. Referring me to that info was vert helpful. Would you tell me if this ...
A: Demetrius, Glad to be of assistance to you... Yes, this would be realistic, but I think you need ...
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| Risk Management | 3/30/2009 |
Q: How is developing security management policies for asset protection connected to arts and science ...
A: Hmmm... Interesting... Okay: Arts: Philosophy: "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around ...
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| What rights do we have? | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My husband and I were at a bar the other night. I had checked my bag and coat. The ticket ended up ...
A: Jackie, Notice: I am not an attorney, and I am not providing legal advice, but making broad ...
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| help please | 11/12/2008 |
Q: out of no where oneday my boyfreind and his parents filed a restraining order but whenever we ...
A: I need more information: What was the topic/tone of the text messages? Did a private investigator ...
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| the business | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am writing a story and my question involves the business or cases. Because of your many years of ...
A: Demetrius, Hi there. So it looks like you are in character development now. You know it is ...
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| security company money | 7/28/2008 |
Q: what is the best way to find funding on your start up company. banks and normal financial support is ...
A: I am aware of three ways to fund a start-up company. These include: Corporate sponsorship. You have ...
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| the business | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am writing a story and my question involves the business or cases. Because of your many years of ...
A: To answer your question... The collective intelligence of the three investigators would/should ...
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| the business | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I am writing a story and my question involves the business or cases. Because of your many years of ...
A: Demetrius, It is rare, but not unheard of. One instance that I would think would involve multiple ...
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| the business | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I am writing a story and my question involves the business or cases. Because of your many years of ...
A: Let me see if I understand.... You are writing a story, which would involve three investigators on ...
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| Work schedules | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Mr. Ahrens, I am doing research on private security companies and shift scheduling. Could you ...
A: Bill, Sorry for the delay. I am unable to answer your question without additional detail. Please ...
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| federal inmate | 4/19/2008 |
Q: i know someone who has been released from federal prison. i went to a website and it said they were ...
A: Sue, Thanks for writing.... You need to conduct a Federal Criminal Background search (google-it. ...
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| Can a security guard restrain you? | 4/9/2008 |
Q: With no intent of making an arrest, only the intent of asking for ID or other documentation, can a ...
A: ... We are reaching the extend of my expertise, and I have to break out the disclaimer: I am not a ...
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| Can a security guard restrain you? | 4/9/2008 |
Q: With no intent of making an arrest, only the intent of asking for ID or other documentation, can a ...
A: Sorry to hear about your run in with the law.... To answer your question. Your state may differ, ...
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| hi | 3/4/2008 |
Q: a guy from georgia who is formerly of missouri, came to new york with his girlfriend, i was mildly ...
A: .. Lets look at your questions again:Of course even if the law questions them, they can try and ...
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| hi | 3/4/2008 |
Q: a guy from georgia who is formerly of missouri, came to new york with his girlfriend, i was mildly ...
A: . You have lots of questions here, so let's look at them one-by-one. Question 1: A guy from georgia ...
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| starting an agency | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how you would go about starting your own agency?
A: Cody, What type of agency do you want to start-up? With any business, you must have established a ...
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| harrasing in-laws | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I dont know where to begin, I have a fatherinlaw that is a part time sheriffs deputy and he is using ...
A: Simone, First and foremost, seek help: Here are some options for you: http://www.mcadv.org/ Also, ...
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| hi | 11/21/2007 |
Q: all i have so far is a place of residence, two ssn - one for each of the lesbian partners, one dob, ...
A: Yes, SSN is the key. When conducting a business transaction, it it always important to look at ...
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| hi | 11/20/2007 |
Q: what info from most important to least imp, - is it necessary to get to be able to track someone ...
A: A visitation and Indemnification agreement for a Sperm Donor? - I am confused, isn't that supposed ...
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| hi | 11/20/2007 |
Q: what info from most important to least imp, - is it necessary to get to be able to track someone ...
A: Yom, I am sorry... For whatever reason.. I missed your follow-up.. I am sure you have figured this ...
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| hi | 11/20/2007 |
Q: what info from most important to least imp, - is it necessary to get to be able to track someone ...
A: I need more information about the deal you are doing. However, generally a state ID is a good ...
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| hi | 11/20/2007 |
Q: what info from most important to least imp, - is it necessary to get to be able to track someone ...
A: Here your go: I don't totally understand your question, however I will attempt to answer ...
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| Type of Investigations To Pursue | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I would like to become a private investigator specializing in personal/business background checks, ...
A: Mike, As I have indicated, my experience with investigations is very limited, especially PI work. ...
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| Top 20 security tips for homes | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I know that you should have a dead bolt lock. I know about the lighting. And of course an alarm. ...
A: Dan, You have so many good questions on security. Have you or your family been threatened? Are you ...
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| Online Tax records | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I don't know if you know this answer, yet I thought why not ask. Many cities and such have online ...
A: Dan, To my knowledge, online tax records only show what you pay. This is public knowledge and ...
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| How often do police go to the wrong home? | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I've heard alarms go off and the police go to the wrong home. I'm wondering how common this is and ...
A: Dan, Good question... I don't know. When we deal with executive's and executive protection we ...
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| Fake security checks-- public question | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I asked my brother as a joke about what if "someone knows your security alarm company and calls you ...
A: Dan, Another good question. An alarm panel has a variety of codes. The master code may be an ...
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| International Counterintelligence Services, Inc. | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again, but as a newbie I would like to get off to a good start & avoid getting ...
A: Mike, The more referrals you get, the more statistical probability of determining if they are a ...
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| International Counterintelligence Services, Inc. | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again, but as a newbie I would like to get off to a good start & avoid getting ...
A: Mike, You are never bothering me... However, I know nothing of ICS. I will ask some of my ...
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| Motion sensors | 10/30/2007 |
Q: How many motion sensors should be in a home alarm? How many on average are? Thank you, Dan
A: Greetings Dan, There is really no average, because homes differ in square footage and design. ...
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| P.I. Business Software | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I plan on operating a P.I. agency after obtaining a company P.I. license. My question is: What type ...
A: Mike, Good to hear from you... How did the identity theft thing work out? This is not really my ...
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| Private security and firearms. | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what I would need to do in order to allow my agents to carry weapons? Take for ...
A: Jason, I have contacted multiple individuals who are either employed or have strong contacts with ...
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| Private security and firearms. | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what I would need to do in order to allow my agents to carry weapons? Take for ...
A: Need some clarification: Okay, if you are talking about private security, then please specify the ...
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| follow-up | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I'll get right to the point: myself and a friend have some startup capital and wish to start a ...
A: These question probably will have limited benefit to the audience. Suggest we talk live. Send me ...
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| "Secure Investment"..? | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I'll get right to the point: myself and a friend have some startup capital and wish to start a ...
A: Dan, If you wish to start up a guard company, you will have to become incorporated. You probably ...
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| email security | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I have no clue if you can help me with this question. I have a person who created a fake yahoo ...
A: Kristin, Wow, I just dealt with this issue. Someone subscribed me to magazines using a fake ...
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| Public Records | 5/3/2007 |
Q: Sean- Ive got some reservations about a guy Im about to enter a business realationship with. I was ...
A: Adam, First and foremost, follow your gut. I am sure you are looking at the reward potential, ...
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| Laser Shield | 1/1/2007 |
Q: Is that new security system, Laser Shield, a good one for home security?
A: Kevin, Thanks for writing. I have no experience with the product called "Laser shield" and have no ...
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| Security for farm | 8/16/2006 |
Q: Greetings! I have an unusual security problem, and I need some ideas. I and my brothers own some ...
A: First let me appologize the time it has taken to get back to you.. This is a unique problem, but ...
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