Farmers Cares, by Paul Quinn
Prevent your home from being broken into! This time of the year, many of you are excited to celebrate certain holidays, and we definitely would not want that excitement to be ruined with situations that you have no control over. The Mansour Agency and Paul Quinn of Farmers Insurance want to avoid that from occurring. The following are essential tips that were provided by the Los Angeles Police Department to help crime from happening this holiday season.
- Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house,
even for a few minutes.
- When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member
watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
- Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer.
- Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.
- Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows
and doors of your home.
- Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts.
- It is not uncommon for criminals to take advantage of the generosity of
people during the holiday season by soliciting donations door-to-door for
charitable causes although no charity is involved.
- Ask for their identification, and find out how the donated funds will be
used. If you are not satisfied, do not donate.
- Donate to a recognized charitable organization.
Learn More at: Farmers Cares, where you can also contact Paul Quinn and leave a comment!
I know many of you are excited around this time of year, especially when the holidays is coming around, however, you must be aware that during this winter season, it is crucial to be on high alert of theft; We don't want to see your holiday spirits getting ruined by this matter. This means that when you are out doing your shopping, make sure to keep all your valuable items in your trunk, along with locking your home when you are out, and be sure to leave some lights on so it is not obvious that your home is empty. Our Farmers friend Paul Quinn teaches us and tells us to be mindful of how our identity is important to us. Below is an article he wrote of tips in regards to identity theft during this holiday season. Contact Paul Quinn
Identity theft is generally defined as someone using your personal
information (such as your name and Social Security number, credit card numbers,
or other financial account information) in a fraudulent manner.
Know that skilled identity thieves may use the following methods to get hold
of your information:
- Dumpster Diving -They rummage through trash looking for
bills or other paper with your personal information on it.
- Skimming - They steal credit/debit card numbers by using a
special storage device when processing your card.
- Phishing – They pretend to be financial institutions or
companies and send spam or pop-up messages to get you to reveal your personal
information.
- Changing Your Address - They divert your billing statements
to another location by completing a change of address form.
- Old-Fashioned Stealing – They steal wallets and purses;
mail, including bank and credit card statements; pre-approved credit offers; and
new checks or tax information. They steal personnel records or bribe employees
who have access.
- Pretexting - They use false pretenses to obtain your
personal information from financial institutions, telephone companies and other
sources
The best way to deter identity theft is shredding financial documents when
discarding them, keeping your social security card in a safe place, not giving
out your personal information to suspicious callers, mailings or internet sites
and closely monitoring your bank and credit card statements.
Read More at: How To Prevent Identity Theft This Holiday Season
Farmers Cares, by Paul Quinn
The following article will show you how to safely deep fry a turkey as safely as possible! This cooking method has become immensely popular. To ensure the safest holiday, please share these ten steps with your family and friends. Let the Mansour Insurance Agency and Mr. Quinn know how it goes at our Twitter or Facebook page, and the following website: Contact Paul Quinn!
Below are the 10 Steps to a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
1) Make sure you use a commercially built fryer, do not try to make your own.
Follow the instructions.
2) Your fryer should be outside and far away from combustible materials or
surfaces. Make sure you use the fryer on a flat surface to reduce accidental
tipping.
3) The turkey should be no more than 12 lbs and all innards, pop timers,
wrapping etc. should be removed. Also cut off the wingtips and remove the
tail.
4) Do not overfill the fryer with oil. To get the right amount, experts
recommend that you put your turkey in its basket and then place it into the
fryer. Add water so that it is covered until it reaches about a half inch over
the turkey. Remove your turkey, then mark the fill spot and then drain the
fryer. Dry the fryer and the turkey thoroughly to prevent splattering.
5) Fill the fryer up to your mark with oil that has a high smoking point such
as peanut (watch out for peanut allergies), canola or safflower and heat to the
appropriate temperature.
6) Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water to
extinguish a grease fire. Use your best judgment when attempting to fight a
fire. If the fire is manageable, use the all-purpose fire extinguisher and call
for help.
7) When placing the turkey in the fryer, wear appropriate attire and place
the turkey carefully in the oil to avoid spilling.
8) Do not leave the fryer unattended at any time and make sure there are no
pets or children in the area.
9) Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey to avoid spilling.
10) Let the oil cool and dispose of it properly. Do not put your grease down
the drain because it could clog your sewage pipes. Filter the oil of any food
bits and put it in an air tight container. During the holidays, many commercial
facilities like biofuel companies or restaurants expand their drop-off points.
Taking your oil to these types of facilities will ensure proper recycling or
disposal.
Learn more: Farmers Cares: Ten Steps to Safely Deep Fry a Turkey
