Vigilant articles Tag

Online scams: beware of fake administrative websites!

e address displayed in the address bar of your Internet browser. Official websites always end with .gouv.fr or .fr but never with .gouv.org or .gouv.com. Stay vigilant because a .fr website does not guarantee that it is an official website or that the company operating the site is established in Fr ...

19
Oct
2023

Black Friday: how to avoid scams?

arting with https, presence of the padlock symbol, secure payment by sending a code by SMS...). To be noted: when shopping online, be particularly vigilant before providing personal or banking data because the consequences can be very serious. On the web, scammers retrieve your data to impersonat ...

14
Nov
2022

Windy balcony: 5 windbreak tips to protect plants.

That is why it is better to use a sturdy trellis to let wisteria, honeysuckle, or jasmine grow (three climbing plants well adapted to windy situations). 5- Stay vigilant during episodes of strong winds. Note that all these precautions do not exempt you from remaining very vigilant before and after ...

09
Aug
2023

Home Insurance: 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Policy

are deductibles in all home insurance contracts, but the level of these deductibles varies from one policy to another, hence the importance of being vigilant when signing a contract. The third of the 5 tips for choosing the right home insurance is to always check the level of deductibles for each t ...

10
Jan
2024

Ticks: Risks and Prevention of Diseases

ly, there is a proliferation of these parasites in Europe and North America, presumably linked to climate change. That's why it's essential to remain vigilant during walks or activities in the forest. Preventive measures to take when going to the forest or fields include: • wearing light-colo ...

27
Apr
2009

Money: New Year's Gifts in 5 Questions

s celebrated with the exchange of gifts. How to avoid scams related to holiday tipping? At the beginning of the year, it is especially important to be vigilant as fake mail carriers, garbage collectors, firefighters, or EDF (Electricité de France) agents take advantage of the holiday tipping season ...

04
Jan
2010

Heatwave or drought: how to take care of plants?

st. While sunlight is essential for their growth, excessive temperatures can cause plants to suffer and even burn. Gardeners must therefore be extra vigilant to limit the damage caused by these two scourges: heatwaves and drought. Meteorologists speak of a heatwave when an episode of exceptional h ...

03
July
2015

Cyberbullying: how to protect your children?

enagers, who are at an age when they want to fit in with the group, tend not to be suspicious of social networks. It is therefore up to parents to be vigilant and alert them to the risks of the Internet. Talk about it with your children at an early age Don't wait until your children are grown an ...

01
Mar
2021

Garden: 5 Grandma's recipes that work

r garden inhabitants such as birds feast on these shells, especially in spring when they need calcium to lay their eggs. That's why you need to be vigilant and regularly rearrange the shell barrier at the foot of your plants. 3- Spray black soap against aphids Another well-known grandmother's ...

13
Aug
2021

Identity theft: 3 tips to limit the risks

t rental file'. 2- Be careful with the papers you throw away The second golden rule to protect yourself from identity theft is to be particularly vigilant about the contents of your garbage. Remember that you should never throw a personal document, such as a phone or electricity bill or an in ...

30
Aug
2021

The camerisier or edible honeysuckle: an amazing shrub

rt). Berries with multiple virtues The harvest of the camerisier berries can thus be spread out from May until August. But you'll need to remain vigilant, as birds are very fond of these fruits. You may need to install bird netting to prevent them from devouring your produce. These berries ...

27
Apr
2022

Green plants: how to take care of them during the heat wave?

that! 3- Protect the leaves from direct sunlight Even if some of your Green plants are used to being installed near the windows, you must be extra vigilant during a heat wave. As a general rule, we advise avoiding south-facing exposure for Indoor plants anyway. When the weather is very hot a ...

10
Aug
2022

Shortage of raw materials: beware, the composition of products may change

would no longer be met due to the change in recipe. What does this mean for the consumer? The DGCCRF calls allergic consumers to be particularly vigilant and to check that the composition of the products they are used to buying has not changed. If you suffer from a food or other allergy, loo ...

13
Sep
2022

Choosing a suitcase: 5 criteria to consider

1- Pay attention to the dimensions When deciding to choose your suitcase in anticipation of a plane trip, you need to be particularly vigilant about the dimensions of the luggage. Before you even compare different brands or models, be sure to find out about the maximum dimensions allowed by the ...

04
Oct
2022

Allergens in cosmetics in 5 questions

1- How to recognize an allergy to a cosmetic product? If you notice itching, redness or small pimples after applying a new cream to your skin, it is not necessarily an allergy but perhaps a simple irritation. Typically, allergy to a beauty product does not occur when the product is first applied ...

06
Oct
2022

Consumption: the QR Code will replace the barcode

you don't do other actions afterwards, such as giving personal information to the scammers. As is often the case with online scams, you'll need to be vigilant to foil the traps and deceptions! ...

27
Feb
2023

QRishing: how to use QR codes safely?

aystore. 3- Always check carefully the site you are visiting As is often the case with online scams, the best way to thwart this fraud is to stay vigilant. Once you scan the QR code with your smartphone, always look carefully at which site the link redirects you to. If the content that appear ...

10
Mar
2023

The mimulus: flowers full of colors.

are colorful and cheerful, but also a bit fragile. Not only do they fear drought and cold, but they can also be attacked by pests and diseases. Stay vigilant because slugs and snails are fond of young plants. These flowers that love a certain humidity can also be attacked by powdery mildew. 5- The ...

29
Mar
2023

The foxtail: a dangerous grass for dogs.

while ensuring the best care for the animal. How to prevent these dangers? Due to the seriousness of injuries caused by foxtails, dog owners must be particularly vigilant during walks, especially during the flowering season of grasses, which is in spring, summer, and early autumn. This danger is le ...

05
May
2023

Fire prevention: Météo France launches a forest weather forecast.

s to know? The forest weather is a seasonal device that aims to: • delimit the risk areas • inform French people about the risk of fires so that they are even more vigilant. As a reminder, some prevention measures are essential to limit the risk of fire: • for smokers: always thro ...

09
May
2023