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A person wearing a beige trench coat, black tie, and wide-brimmed black hat stands beside a corkboard covered with photographs connected by red string. Several notes are pinned to the board, creating an investigative or detective-style scene. Warm indoor lighting casts soft shadows, and framed sketches and photos are visible in the background.
  • August 3, 2026

How to Be a Real-Life Spy (No Tux Required)

Watch the New Explainer Video
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  • October 5, 2026

Tech-Facilitated Abuse Warning Signs

So… Will It Be You?
Split-screen close-up of locksmithing: left shows hands dialing a black combination padlock with numeric wheels; right shows hands holding a small metal key blade and a lock-picking tool near a key fob.
  • September 21, 2026

Everyday Crime Prevention Guide

So… Will It Be You?
A sci‑fi video game user interface showing multiple rounded dialogue options about noticing something out of place and sharing what you’ve noticed safely and anonymously; a blue hand cursor points to an orange Your Next Move button at the bottom, against a dark purple HUD background.
  • August 18, 2026

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Report Anonymously
Student placing a backpack into a locker in a colorful gym locker room.
  • July 9, 2026

Gym Theft Prevention

Letting your guard down at the gym.
Two glossy red heart-shaped figurines resting on the edge of a laptop, creating a romantic desk setup with soft purple lighting.
  • June 22, 2026

Romance Scam Warning Signs

Would you know if the person behind a selfie was real?
Generative AI software on a laptop screen creating fake images, as used in AI picture scams
  • May 29, 2026

AI Picture Scams

Now, the trend has evolved.
Three Star Wars characters side by side, illustrating everyday crime prevention lessons
  • May 1, 2026

Crime Prevention Advice

According to Your Favourite Characters
Two people holding bank cards and phones while shopping online
  • April 2, 2026

Dark Patterns and Online Scams

Online when the pressure begins.
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