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Wheat State Telephone
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800-442-6835
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www.wheatstate.comTAP Free Specialized
Phones for Kansans
Individuals who have a hearing,
vision, speech, cognitive or mobility
disability/impairment can receive
a free telephone if the following
eligibility requirements are met:
• Have residency in the state of
Kansas
• Have telephone service in the
home/residence
• Have a disability or impairment
in which a specialized telephone
would be more helpful
• Have a household gross income
of less than $55,000 per year
For more information or to request
an application call: 785-234-0200
(Voice), 785-234-0207 (TTY) or go
to
www.kansastap.org.
Burglars Can Exploit
Social Networking Sites
U
sers of social networking sites such as Facebook are giving away vital information
that could potentially be used by professional burglars to establish a list of targets.
This is according to research from UK insurer, Legal and General, which revealed that
nearly 40 percent of Facebook users posted details of their vacation plans and by doing
so, announced when their homes would be empty.
The research also found that users are putting their security at risk by being willing to
be friends with people that they don’t really know. Other trouble spots are the posting
of home addresses and photos revealing a home’s contents.
To reduce your odds of becoming a victim, experts suggest the following:
• Be particularly careful if you’re a new user of Facebook and want to quickly build up
your network. Don’t let this goal get in the way of good judgment when it comes to
friend requests.
• When you get a friend request, check to make sure the person is actually a friend of
someone you know personally.
• Think twice about posting dates of your upcoming trips.
• Consider the contents of photos that you post. Do they show valuables in your home?
Be sure to activate the site’s privacy features.
We’re not trying to steal the fun from social networking sites — keep enjoying the posi-
tive connections you’re making with old and new friends. Just be careful what informa-
tion you post and remain mindful of who will see it.
Another precaution you can take to help guard against burglary is a wireless home
security system fromWheat State Telephone. It includes the installation of door/window
contacts and motion detectors, as well as 24/7 monitoring and emergency response by
local personnel. Simply having it installed in your home acts as a burglary deterrent. You’ll
also enjoy increased peace of mind knowing that if someone should try to break in, help
would be there fast. For more information, call 800-442-6835.