Welcome to the DID You Know blog where you can find the latest safety tips, product features, and recommendations all currated for you by the Damsel in Defense Home Office team!
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Abroad and Alone
69% of females refuse to travel solo due to worrying about their safety. This statistic has held many back from even exploring the idea of traveling abroad or even within the United States. On the...
Risky Business: Tips to Avoiding a Risky Lifestyle
“Take a chance! You never know what can happen.” Life is full of choices and decisions. Taking chances on certain things that may seem far-fetched is also part of life and is not always a bad idea;...
Online Safety Tips for Kids
Screen time for children has been a highly debated subject for many, with some parents agreeing that screen time is favorable while opposing parents have declared “war” on screen time and never...
BingoMod
May 2024 - A new Android specific RAT is discovered by the technology and coding company, Cleafy, and it was nicknamed BingoMod. This discovery soon led down a trail so deep that it is still...
The Black Market & The Dark Web
What is the Black Market and the Dark Web? The technical definition of the Black Market, per the Corporate Finance Institute, “a black market refers to a marketplace or system of exchange that...
I Only Have $5 and a Starbucks Card
“Why would anyone want my personal information? I only have $5 to my name and a coffee punch card”. Believe it or not, you do not need to be of high status, social ranking, or someone of influence...
Traveling and in Trouble
During our August 2023 Topic Focus, our Damsel Safety Educators informed many members inside and outside their community about the many benefits of knowing where your exit signs are in a building in...
Alternatives on Airlines
Whether flying solo, with another person, or in a group, safety should always be the number one priority. Unfortunately, in most countries and on most airlines, pepper spray and stun devices are not...
Home Office Favorites – Megan
“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” Marilyn Monroe spoke the famous quote in the 1958 movie version of the famous Broadway play, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”. The jewelry industry quickly took the...
Ring, Ring: Phone Scams and AI Technology
We all get those silly spam calls from time to time. Some people get them as often as every day while others get them only on occasion, but the message is still usually the same. It’s a “car...
Elder Fraud
In our previous post, we gave practical ways to help physically keep yourself or help keep your older loved ones safe from physical danger; however, there still is the concern of how one can help...
Elder Safety
Whether you are looking for personal safety tips as an experienced adult or whether you are looking for tips to share with your aging family or friends, we at Damsel care about the safety of all...
Home Office Favorites – Daily Hype
Daily Hype joined the Damsel Protect & Fortify Wellness Line two years ago and has been a staple for many - including Damsel’s accountant, Nick! We wanted to help you get to know our amazing...
Pepper Sprays on Planes
Since the 2006 memoir Eat Pray Love hit bookshelves, many women have discovered solo or small group traveling as a form of healing and discovering themselves. This trend increased greatly with the...
Home Invasion
Kevin McCallister once said “This is my house, I have to defend it”. Similar to Kevin, we all desire to defend our homes and families against the holiday thieves; however, similar to Kevin’s family,...
Prepared Not Paranoid
More now than ever, Podcasts have become popular among all generations. One major genre of podcasts that has become wildly popular is true crime or crime-solving podcasts, which can be informative...
No Tricks Just Tips
Halloween is a great night for kids and adults alike; however, during this time, we need to be cautious of spooky season threats. That is why we have provided a list of some safety tips to keep your...