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Justin Lavelle is the social media director and blogger for BeenVerified.com. He is based out of Northern Virginia.
Recent Articles by Justin
3 Big Risks for Wealthy Online Daters
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June 4, 2015
Of the roughly 4,000 online dating sites that cater to every conceivable niche out there, those catering to the wealthy have had some solid staying power. One such site is Millionaire Matchmaker, which has been serving wealthy online daters for over a decade. The company just launched a new iPhone app that promises to make finding a compatible partner among its clientele of verifiable millionaires “efficient and safe.” While the appeal of such a platform might work for those looking to avoid “riffraff” (Millionaire Matchmaker’s term, not ours) there are a number of risks to wealthy daters looking for love online.
Read More >3 Tips To Avoid Counterfeits Online
June 24, 2015
Etsy has been in the news after reports surfaced that up to 5% of goods sold on the online “handmade” marketplace are counterfeits or flaunt copyright restrictions. While other online retailers such as Ebay and especially Alibaba have been dogged by similar allegations for years, it was a surprise to many that Etsy has also potentially fallen victim to counterfeiters looking to exploit online buyers. While there is no foolproof way to avoid buying a counterfeit item through an e-commerce marketplace, there are a few practical steps one can take to reduce the risk of buying a fake online.
Read More >Financial Anxiety Can Lead to Scams
July 8, 2015
Remember 2008? Most of us do. It was a painful time when our home values decreased, our 401k balances were decimated and our job security was low to non-existent. It was enough to shake anyone’s confidence in the banking system and you could be forgiven for having stashed any cash you had left under your mattress. Things were starting to feel better, but now, news out of Greece with images of closed banks and ATMs running out of money might be causing you some anxiety again.
Read More >Legal Term Tuesday: Bankruptcy
June 30, 2015
_This is the second entry in BeenVerified’s legal term library designed to help you better understand public record information, criminal records and related terminology. The information in this article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. _ Most people think they are familiar with the term “bankruptcy” and often equate it with being broke to the point of not being able to pay bills, debts and other financial obligations.
Read More >Legal Term Tuesday: Garnishment
July 14, 2015
This is the latest entry in BeenVerified’s legal term library designed to help you better understand public record information, criminal records and related terminology. The information in this article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. When someone owes an unpaid debt and does not meet the requirements of bankruptcy, a garnishment may be placed on their income or property until the creditor can collect fully on the debt in question.
Read More >Legal Term Tuesday: Moving Violation
July 8, 2015
_This is the latest entry in BeenVerified’s legal term library designed to help you better understand public record information, criminal records and related terminology. The information in this article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. _ A moving violation (also referred to as moving traffic violation) is an umbrella term that can encompass any number of infractions while driving an automobile, from the traditional speeding ticket, to more recently passed “no nos” like texting while driving all the way up to driving under the influence (DUI) and vehicular homicide.
Read More >Legal Term Tuesdays: "No Contest"
June 2, 2015
This is the first entry in BeenVerified’s legal term library designed to help you better understand public record information, criminal records and related terminology. The information in this article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. When faced with a criminal charge many people assume the defendant has just two options in responding with a plea: g_uilty_ or n_ot guilty_. You may have learned to assume this from watching episodes of Law & Order where the prosecutor offers the accused an easier ride if they admit their guilt, or conversely threaten to “throw the book at them” if they fight the charge with a plea of not guilty and take the case to a court trial.
Read More >Playground Safety Tips From BeenVerified
June 3, 2015
Moms Magazine published some tips from us on keeping your kids safe at the playground. We encourage you to head over to their site and read the article in full, but if you’re pressed for time, here are some of the key insights: Playground surroundings Equipment, especially on older playgrounds, can be perilous for your kids. Climbing nets can have holes worn through them, surfaces can be littered with sharp or otherwise dangerous items and equipment can have gaps that cause pinches or worse to little hands and feet.
Read More >Safety Tips for Real Estate Agents
June 11, 2015
Multiple threatening incidents in St. Petersburg, Florida last week have sent shockwaves through the real estate community there. A man using a fake name scheduled appointments to see houses with an agent. Once inside the home, he attacked the agent, tied her up and called her husband to demand a ransom. Fortunately, the victim wasn’t hurt as the assailant fled shortly thereafter. Later that day however, he struck again with a different agent.
Read More >Tax Season Scams: Know Who's Calling
April 7, 2015
If you’re getting nervous about getting your taxes done on time, you’re not alone. The April 15th deadline looms large and always causes anxiety, yet this year the anxiety may be increased by one of the most prevalent scams in US history. We covered the outline of that particular scam in a previous blog post. As it relies so heavily on phone contact, you have an advantage if you’re aware that the IRS never demands credit card numbers over the phone.
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