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Though we may not admit it, there are nosy neighbors in all of our neighborhoods. And from time to time, suspicions may arise about the new neighbors moving in down the street.

Now, through a tool available through the N.C. Attorney General’s Office, you can be notified via your inbox if those new neighbors have been convicted of a sexual offense and placed on the sex offender registry.

Simply go to the N.C. Attorney General’s recently redesigned Web Site and hover your pointer over “Protect Yourself” in the toolbar; from there, click on Find Sex Offenders. (or click that link).

There, you can sign up your e-mail address through the Web site and be notified if a registered sex offender moves into your area.

It’s a helpful tool, but is by no means a cure-all for concerns regarding sexual predators. Numerous offenders end up having warrants filed against them for failing to register a new address when they move, and thus they obviously won’t show up on the Web site.

The N.C. Attorney General’s Web Site also has plenty of great consumer tips on protecting yourself from identity theft, scams and numerous other crime issues. It also features the SBI's Most Wanted fugitive list and solicits tips for unsolved crimes across the state.

It’s definitely worth book-marking for those looking to stay on top of the latest crime trends.