Are you attending Bike Week 2019? Our bail bondsmen at 49th Street Bail Bonds wants you to stay safe and out of jail during Bike Week this year. Bike Week 2019 starts on March 8th and goes through March 17th. With all of the extra bikers on the roadways, caution is needed while driving especially along Interstate 4 where bikers may be cruising going back and forth between bike week and Clearwater, Florida. 49th Street Bail Bonds offers these tips for staying safe while navigating the roads: •Wear a helmet and other safety gear such as boots, gloves, and pants.
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Valentine Safety
Love is in the air! Many people use online dating sites, apps, or blind dates set up by friends to meet people for dates. 49th Street Bail Bonds wants to educate daters on how to stay safe and have fun. Here are a few tips for staying safe when meeting your date for the first time: •Always inform a friend of your plans. Let them know the first and last name of the person you are meeting, where you are meeting, and what your plans are for the date. •Plan to check in with your friend via a text or
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Sex Trafficking and Super Bowl
Super Bowl, Law Enforcement, Arrests Made! Sex trafficking made the news during Super Bowl LIII this year. Unfortunately Atlanta, Georgia is considered to be “one of the biggest hubs of sex trafficking nationwide” according to WTOL News. Prior to the Super Bowl, there was an increase in reports of sex trafficking happening causing many police departments to pull together to track down and arrest those involved in sex trafficking. Due to their diligence, the police ended up arresting 40 people involved in sex trafficking. Along with the sex trafficking bust, many anti-trafficking groups were out trying to educate the public
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Super Bowl Safety
Are you ready for some football? This Sunday, is the biggest game of the year, Super Bowl Sunday! Nearly 112.2 million Americans will watch the Super Bowl this year (based on last year’s ratings). 49th Street Bail Bonds wants you to stay safe and out of jail this weekend. We know many people will be attending a Super Bowl party at a private home or at a bar. Here are a few tips to stay safe no matter where you watch the Super Bowl: •Don’t drink and drive. •Have a designated driver. •If hosting a party, offer the designated driver
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DNA And Crime Scenes
Have You Considered Testing Your DNA? Many people have used popular DNA tests such as Ancestry DNA, Family Tree DNA, MyHeritage, 23andMe, and GED Match to trace their roots and find relatives. There are some differences with each of these tests… The difference with GED Match is that the program will allow a user to submit raw DNA data from a consumer genetic testing company and then compare the data. This data is now being used by police in order to track down cold cases. In fact, this was how the Golden State Killer was identified. Since then, cases have
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“Trash Pirates” After The Holidays
Christmas is over and it’s time to throw away all of the boxes that your new electronics came in. Placing these boxes by your trash advertises to all of the thieves that you are now the proud owner of a big screen tv, gaming device, and iPad. While thieves might not break into your house rights after the holiday, they might be keeping a mental list of who got what and where. This way, they can rob you when you are back to work and the kids are back in school. 49th Street Bail Bonds wants your home to stay
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Porch Pirates, Thieves and Christmas
Orders Are Made, Credit Cards Used, Now We Wait For Our Packages…Will They Arrive? Cyber Monday has come and gone. You did your research for the best prices, shopped online, and are now waiting for your goodies to get here. Unfortunately, thieves are also waiting to scoop up your new purchases right off of your front porch. 49th Street Bail Bonds offers these tips for keeping your purchases safe and sound and in your possession: •Keep track of when your packages are scheduled to arrive. •Send your packages to where you are. Be that at home, the office, or to
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Cyber Monday Safety
Have you decided to do your holiday shopping online this season? One of the biggest online shopping days is Cyber Monday. Being able to shop from home, the office, or your phone is a major convenience. However, you need to protect yourself from hackers and fake sites. 49th Street Bail Bonds offers these tips for staying safe on Cyber Monday: •Shop from a secure connection. Always look for the https lock symbol when making a purchase online. Do not use unsecure public Wi-Fi spots to make your holiday purchases. •Shop from a secure computer. Install anti-virus software on your computer
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Holiday Shopping Safety
Holiday shopping is just days away! Many retailers open on Thanksgiving Day along with the traditional “Black Friday” sales. Sometimes in the rush to get the perfect gift, people push, shove, and act aggressive. There are also thieves out there that know you have money and can target you. 49th Street Bail Bonds wants you to stay safe while shopping this holiday season. Here are tips to stay safe: •Plan ahead. Have a list and know where the items you want are located in the store. •If you plan on using cash, get the money out of the bank or
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Hurricane Relief – Panhandle Con Artists and Crooks
Beware of Scammers! Hurricane Michael has come and gone. Unfortunately, this hurricane has devastated much of the Panhandle in the state of Florida. Many people want to help their neighbors up north. Monetary donations are typically the most helpful, however, there are unscrupulous people out there who will take advantage of people. As the “Bondsmen on 49th Street” we want you to look out for scammers when donating your money: •Before donating, check out the charity to make sure it is legitimate. •If donating online, go directly to the charity’s website and not through a link sent in your email
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