Defeating Porch Pirates and Holiday Scammers

Welcome to The Secure Family Podcast with Andy Murphy! With the holiday shopping season upon us, Andy shares tips for safe online shopping and strategies to prevent porch piracy. He also discusses common holiday scams, offering advice on avoiding fraudulent ads and spotting the red flags of marketplace scams.

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00:00 Welcome to The Secure Family Podcast

00:45 Understanding Holiday Scams and Data Security

02:15 Dealing with Porch Pirates

03:09 Preventing Package Theft

07:18 What to Do If Your Package Is Stolen

09:22 Recognizing and Avoiding Online Shopping Scams

14:20 Safe Payment Methods for Online Shopping

15:03 Beware of Fake Delivery Notifications

15:53 Final Tips for a Secure Holiday Season

16:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Secret Passageways and Security Doors

In the 350th episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy Murphy talks with Steve Humble, president and founder of Creative Home Engineering. They dive deep into the fascinating world of high-security secret passageways and doors, inspired by spy movies and adventure tales.

Steve shares his journey from a mechanical engineering graduate to building bespoke, ultra-secret passageways and vault doors for high-profile clients. They discuss the significance of these hidden doors for both fun and security, detailing various uses from safe rooms for high profile clients to movie rooms for everyone.

For more from Steve Humble: https://hiddendoorstore.com/

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00:00 Welcome to The Secure Family Podcast

02:13 Celebrating 350 Episodes

02:54 Meet Steve Humble: The Secret Passageway Expert

04:07 The Origin Story of Creative Home Engineering

07:44 The Serious Side of Secret Passageways

09:22 Designing and Building Safe Rooms

14:17 Secret Doors in Movies and Real Life

19:22 The Ultimate Panic Room Security

19:55 Dream Projects and Secret Passageways

23:01 The Art of Camouflage in Hidden Doors

27:10 Affordable Secret Doors for Everyone

33:24 Innovative Access Controls for Secret Doors

38:17 Where to Find More Information

39:32 Podcast Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Keep your family safe online.

Join Andy in this episode of The Secure Family Podcast as he looks into practical methods for online safety for your entire family. From discussing digital privacy and online scams to the importance of password management and setting digital boundaries, Andy offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the digital world safely.

Learn about data removal services, the necessity of strong passwords and multi-factor authentication, and how to effectively use parental controls. Plus, get tips on maintaining healthy digital habits and fostering open communication with your children about their online experiences. Subscribe now to stay informed and keep your family safe in the digital age!

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00:00 Welcome to The Secure Family Podcast

01:09 Understanding Online Scams and Data Privacy

02:55 Practical Steps for Family Online Safety

07:55 The Importance of Strong Passwords and Account Security

13:32 Setting Digital Boundaries and Parental Controls

15:07 Ongoing Conversations About Digital Health

16:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, a commission may be earned.