Wrap Your Door Knob in Foil + 100 Tips to Keep Your House Safe

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00:00:00Burglaries are on the rise in your neighborhood and you have concerns about whether your house might be vulnerable.

00:00:08You have no surveillance system, so tonight you're placing some foil over the front door handle before you go to bed.

00:00:16This will help identify if someone sneakily tries to enter while you sleep.

00:00:22You wake up the next morning and it appears the foil is slightly ripped.

00:00:27Someone has been here and they're sure to return.

00:00:31Another option is to put a mug on the doorknob.

00:00:35When the knob turns, the mug will fall, causing a noise to wake you up and hopefully deter the intruder.

00:00:43Your main concern is that a tradesman stopped by recently.

00:00:46He said that he was working next door and asked to use your toilet.

00:00:52You refused and felt bad at the time for being rude, but it was a very smart move.

00:00:59About 60% of burglaries in the USA are made by someone you know or have met before.

00:01:06That tradesman, while going to the bathroom, could have adjusted something in your house to make their return entry a little easier.

00:01:13They may have wanted to take a closer look at what security system is installed,

00:01:18check the structural integrity of your home, and found out what valuable loot you might have.

00:01:24Finally, today you're going on vacation.

00:01:28You need to prepare your house and make it as safe as possible.

00:01:32A full postbox is the first thing a robber will look for in a target.

00:01:37Your neighbor will need to take your mail while you're away.

00:01:40A well-manicured property is a clear sign that you are always there.

00:01:46You've always kept your lawn mown and hedges trimmed, so you will need to arrange for someone to do this while you're away.

00:01:53If it was winter, any untouched snow around your house would also make it a target.

00:01:59Having a neighbor make pretend footprints that show recent activity will also provide a deterrent.

00:02:06There are many types of hedges that act as a great first defense.

00:02:11Luckily, you have sharp-leaved shrubs along your fences.

00:02:15If someone jumps into your property and lands on a sharp or spiky bush, they will immediately cry out in discomfort.

00:02:23This will alert your neighbors of an intruder.

00:02:26And the foliage will also catch fragments of clothing that could be used as evidence later.

00:02:33In preparation for your trip the week before, you opened and closed your curtains at random times throughout the day.

00:02:41You made sure there were no clear patterns, so it won't matter if they're left open while you're away, just in case someone was scouting your property.

00:02:51Burglars spend several days walking or driving through neighborhoods, identifying the behaviors of each house.

00:02:59One thing they don't really like is a neighborhood watch.

00:03:03Criminals do their research before they start scouting and will avoid these areas.

00:03:08Something for you to organize when you get back.

00:03:12Now, move all your expensive electronics away from the windows so there's nothing of value in clear view.

00:03:19Put them inside a cupboard or a concealed room.

00:03:23Don't worry about TVs. They're too large and take effort to move.

00:03:28The criminals are more interested in the smaller devices, like an iPad and gaming devices.

00:03:35Put your small expensive items like jewelry in boxes and hide them away in a secret location.

00:03:41Surprisingly, a kid's room is a good spot.

00:03:44Burglars have admitted to never going into them, as there's nothing of value in toys.

00:03:50Take photos of all the serial numbers on your electronic devices and create an inventory for insurance purposes.

00:03:5995% of break-ins are done by force, so it's time to reinforce your windows and doors.

00:04:07You can make it even more difficult for the crooks.

00:04:10Remove all stools, chairs, and ladders in the backyard and put them into your garage.

00:04:15Otherwise, they will help provide easier access points to higher entrances, like the air conditioner box.

00:04:23This is one of their favorites. Without a way to reinforce it, it's easy to tear off and creates an entrance.

00:04:30Don't make it easier for them with a step-up.

00:04:34Burglars can break down a weak door within one minute.

00:04:38Install a metal frame instead of wood for more support.

00:04:42The hinges and lock should have adequate strength to withstand being kicked long enough until they give up.

00:04:50With the lock as the remaining weak spot, this can easily be kicked by an experienced thief.

00:04:56A simple protection lock that holds it in place will make sure it won't budge.

00:05:02The hinges on your garage door swing outwards, which makes it vulnerable and can be accessed by taking the pins out of the hinges.

00:05:10Replace them with tamper-proof pins so they can't be removed.

00:05:16And lastly, the garage overhead door is one of the first places a burglar looks to access.

00:05:22They don't have a lock that fully secures them.

00:05:25Attach a padlock on the latch connecting it to the track, holding it in place.

00:05:29Your garage door doesn't have this option, so drill a hole in the track just above one of the rollers and attach a padlock.

00:05:38Robbers are scared of dogs, the territorial and loyal guardians of the house.

00:05:43A survey found that most houses burgled didn't have dogs because thieves don't want to draw attention during a heist.

00:05:52Unfortunately, you don't own one.

00:05:55Unfortunately, you don't own one.

00:05:58But just placing a dog bowl outside the front door will discourage them.

00:06:04Burglars have adapted their craft with technology.

00:06:07Four out of five criminals use social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Google Maps to find their targets.

00:06:15Even sharing a photo with a house key in it is enough for a burglar to create their own key by zooming in and taking the exact measurements.

00:06:26Make sure your wireless network is secure and use a new, much stronger password while away.

00:06:32You're not only vulnerable to physical objects being stolen.

00:06:37Valuable data like passwords and access codes can be taken through your network.

00:06:41And there's also the threat of infecting devices through malicious malware.

00:06:47You can also remove the vision of your house completely from Google Maps.

00:06:53Type in your home address, find the street view of your residence, press the options button, and select report a problem.

00:07:02You'll be taken to a screen with an image of your home with the option to move a red square to cover your property.

00:07:12Request it to be blurred under the option My Home and enter your exact address.

00:07:18It will only take a couple of days to be processed.

00:07:22Don't leave the radio on while away. It won't help.

00:07:26Through the burglar's method of scouting houses, they take note of radio and TV sounds.

00:07:33When they return, they check if they're still on, which just makes it easier to confirm that no one's home.

00:07:42An alternative option to show active presence at home is by making your own audio.

00:07:47Something that plays ambient noises randomly throughout the day with footsteps, conversations, and a dog barking.

00:07:56Leaving your lights on is also not a good idea.

00:08:00Someone spying will notice your house easier, especially at night.

00:08:04And you'll be further robbed on your electricity bill.

00:08:07You're just about ready to leave on your vacation and need to take the trash out.

00:08:12If you have some large boxes, break them down so they can fit inside the bin.

00:08:17Hide any clues about what valuables you recently received.

00:08:22Last check, all the doors are locked and no windows are left open.

00:08:27Now you can finally enjoy your trip.

00:08:29But as you enjoy yourself in your picturesque location, leave any snaps on your phone while you're over there and post them online only when you return.

00:08:40If you do share your photos while you're away, it will have made all your preparations pointless.

00:08:46Every criminal in the area will know you're not home.

00:08:51But with 2.5 million houses burgled annually in the USA,

00:08:55a house without a modern security system is 300% more likely to be broken into.

00:09:01When you get back from your break, it will be a great idea to install one.

00:09:06Oops, another burglary in the U.S. has just occurred.

00:09:10Wait another 22.6 seconds and there will be another one.

00:09:14Hey, no need to worry about your property.

00:09:17Forewarned, forearmed.

00:09:19Let's explore a few tips on how to protect your property.

00:09:22A mere sticker can contribute a lot to your house's safety.

00:09:26For instance, you can use a sticker that says you have a home security system, even if in reality you don't.

00:09:33It may not sound convincing enough, but still, burglars prefer not to mess with such houses.

00:09:38Just one more tip here.

00:09:40Make sure the sticker looks true to life, so a makeshift sign won't do.

00:09:44It's better to fork out some money and grab a real one.

00:09:47Another smart trick is to leave a pair of really large shoes on the porch, so that the burglars could clearly see them.

00:09:54It will make them think someone big and dangerous lives there, and they won't fancy meeting them.

00:10:02Right, now let's inspect your door.

00:10:05I hope you don't leave the keys under the doorman.

00:10:07The only things you can leave behind are your keys and your wallet.

00:10:11Right, now let's inspect your door.

00:10:14I hope you don't leave the keys under the doorman.

00:10:16The only things you can leave under the mat are the cookies or chips.

00:10:20This is a fun way to see if someone was visiting you while you were away.

00:10:24However, the trick doesn't give you a 100% guarantee.

00:10:27It might be a mailman, a delivery guy who got the wrong door, or even a random dog hanging around your porch.

00:10:34Yeah, cookies feel better in your stomach, not under the doorman.

00:10:40Okay, you're back home from work. It was a tough day and you're tired.

00:10:44You leave the keys in the keyhole and completely forget about it.

00:10:48Right, the main thing is that you've locked the door and the keys are inside.

00:10:52But who said there is no burglar in the bushes targeting your house?

00:10:56Technically, it might be impossible to insert a dupe and get in if there's a key in the keyhole.

00:11:01But these guys are well equipped and have a whole assortment of hooks to lure the key out.

00:11:06You know what happens next.

00:11:07They can seep into your house as silently as ninjas and grab all your valuables while you're peacefully sleeping.

00:11:14A lock that can only be closed from the inside and can't be opened from the outside seems like a good solution.

00:11:23When moving to a new place, even if you didn't buy it but rent it, make sure to change the locks.

00:11:29Who knows how many copies of those keys there are.

00:11:32As for renting, you never know who lived there before you moved in.

00:11:35Also, if for some reason you accidentally left your keys in the front door for some time, the best thing to do is to change the lock.

00:11:43Yeah, probably nothing bad will happen, but still, it's better to play it safe.

00:11:50Plus, not only should you stop leaving the keys in the door, but you also shouldn't leave them on display.

00:11:56Maybe it's better to bring the keys to the living room instead of keeping them near the front door.

00:12:00Sometimes, burglars can use not only your door, but your window too.

00:12:07Mind your trash, especially if you throw away some pricey stuff packaging.

00:12:12Don't let the thieves know what you purchased and how much you paid for it.

00:12:16Also, your trash may contain some essential information about your personal data, credit card details, and so much more.

00:12:26Keep an eye on your mailbox.

00:12:28Make sure you have a lock on it.

00:12:30Thing is, burglars may be quite interested in your mail contents, so the secret is simple.

00:12:35Keep the mailbox locked and make sure you shred any personal data related papers.

00:12:42Now let's inspect your front lawn.

00:12:45Hey, I can see something compromising.

00:12:48I'm talking about these large bushes.

00:12:50Yeah, I know, you don't have time to trim them.

00:12:52The larger they get, the more space there is for the burglars to hide.

00:12:55Plus, if someone sees untrimmed shrubs and trees in the front yard, they might think nobody's home.

00:13:01You see the point, right?

00:13:05Okay, let's say you ignored all the previous tips and burglars broke into your house.

00:13:10The most interesting thing for them is surely cash.

00:13:14If you don't have any cash at home, you can skip this tip.

00:13:18But if you have valuables, get creative.

00:13:21Cash can be stuffed into a plastic bag.

00:13:23Cash can be stuffed into a plastic bag and hidden in a large container with some leftovers.

00:13:29Also, you can place that plastic bag into an old detergent bottle you keep in the storeroom or the kitchen.

00:13:35Burglars aren't likely to look for your stash there.

00:13:38A couple of don'ts here.

00:13:40Hiding cash or jewels in a prescription pills container isn't that smart.

00:13:45And yeah, a freezer isn't the best option either.

00:13:48Many burglars like to check it in the first place.

00:13:53Time to see if you keep your keys right.

00:13:56If you keep your car and house keys together, you might want to reconsider it.

00:14:01First off, imagine you lose them and burglars somehow know where you live.

00:14:05Not only will they grab what they want, but they'll also have a vehicle to transport all your hard-earned belongings.

00:14:14Keep an eye on your garage keys, especially if it's possible to sneak into your house through your garage.

00:14:20Even if it isn't, who said there are no valuables in the garage?

00:14:26However, there are no limits whatsoever for burglars.

00:14:30They can sneak into houses even through small windows.

00:14:33The reason why they prefer doors is that it's the safest way,

00:14:37while squeezing through the window can get scratches and it's not that they don't want to spoil their looks.

00:14:43The thing is, if they leave their DNA, they can be traced.

00:14:46However, crooks are careful about not leaving their traces.

00:14:50For instance, a report from England claims only about 3% of burglars leave forensic evidence.

00:14:59To protect yourself at night, there are several options.

00:15:03Number one, insert a large paper clip or a bobby pin inside the keyhole.

00:15:08You can use a spare pair of keys if you have them.

00:15:11This way, you'll make it extremely hard, if not impossible, for the burglars to use the key dupes.

00:15:17Number two, barricading is an option.

00:15:20It can be a heavy chair, a bookshelf, you name it.

00:15:23I mean, why not, if it makes you feel safe?

00:15:28If your door opens outwardly, a jammer could do a great job for you.

00:15:33A chair can be super handy.

00:15:35Secure it under the doorknob.

00:15:37It's not the most powerful security system, but at least it does its job.

00:15:41Binding the doorknobs or handles together can be an option too.

00:15:45A dummy security camera can protect you during the day and night.

00:15:49Again, burglars are not as fearless as they may seem.

00:15:52If you have a real CCTV, make sure the crooks don't deactivate it.

00:15:56So place it in some hard-to-get place.

00:16:01If you're ready to fork out some money for protection, then the motion sensor light is exactly what you need.

00:16:07Crooks like dim spots, and once they approach your place, they'll be frightened off by the bright lights.

00:16:12This solution works as long as the burglars know you're home.

00:16:16In case they're sure you're away, it's way less efficient.

00:16:22TV and radio timers are another trick.

00:16:25With their help, you can imitate your home even if you're not.

00:16:28A perfect match for the motion sensor light.

00:16:31This trick can help outsmart some burglars, but again, it doesn't give a 100% guarantee.

00:16:36Some of them aren't afraid to break in, even if the TV's on.

00:16:42What about live alarm systems?

00:16:45This can be real or fake too.

00:16:47I'm talking about dogs.

00:16:49Remember the trick with the boots?

00:16:51You can do the same with a dog if you don't have one.

00:16:54Leave a large bowl on the porch, but make sure it all looks real.

00:16:58I mean, the bowl should not look untouched and brand new.

00:17:01Hey, do you know all your neighbors?

00:17:04If not, it's high time you baked some cookies and visited them to know them better.

00:17:09First, the crooks don't really like to operate in areas where few people know each other and care for each other.

00:17:15This way, their chances of being spotted and reported are extremely high.

00:17:20So, a sort-of-neighborhood watch is a perfect way to protect your house.

00:17:24And who knows, find new friends.

00:17:26You've probably heard that when a burglar decides which house to target, they start by casing it.

00:17:32This means that they watch the owners, find out information about their routine, and determine the best time for entering their home.

00:17:40By the time they're ready to commit the crime, they already know for sure when there won't be anybody inside or when the owners will be distracted.

00:17:48One of the tricks thieves use to get away from the burglars is to use a watch.

00:17:53One of the tricks thieves use to gather information about your routine is so simple that you may not even give it a second thought.

00:18:02But the next time you hear a quiet crackle under the sole of your shoe, stop and check what it was.

00:18:08The chances are high that you'll find yourself face-to-face with a crushed cookie.

00:18:13If that's the case, it's your clue that something has gone terribly wrong.

00:18:17The thing is, this is a rather effective tool criminals use to find out if you've left on a trip or when exactly you come home in the evening.

00:18:25A cookie is such an innocent object that people don't usually give it much thought, if they even notice it at all.

00:18:32You arrive home, step on the cookie, make it crumble, and automatically reveal all your secrets to burglars.

00:18:39They know for sure if the house is lived in and can also figure out the schedule of its owners.

00:18:43Things get even worse if you're away from home.

00:18:47The cookie under the doormat remains whole, thus alerting criminals that the house is perfect for a break-in.

00:18:53So, if you find some treats under your doormat, that's pretty bad news.

00:18:58Someone is interested in your house and watching it.

00:19:01It might be a good idea to notify the police or take some safety measures.

00:19:05Now, the ploy with a cookie is just one of the numerous tricks used by burglars.

00:19:09One more sign that can alert you to the fact that you're being watched is white pebbles left near the house or in the driveway.

00:19:17This means that a criminal has already visited your home and marked it as worth entering.

00:19:22Another reason why thieves may have left the pebbles is to indicate that your house stays empty during the day.

00:19:28So, if you're walking along the street and notice a USB flash drive sticking out of a curb or a wall, don't get confused.

00:19:36You have most likely stumbled across a dead drop.

00:19:40Despite its ominous name, this is a global art project that has borrowed some tricks from the world of spies and espionage.

00:19:47Lots of people who know about this project are happy to be able to put on their black coat and dark sunglasses and go to swap confidential information with others.

00:19:56The thing is that many decades ago, spies had their own ways to exchange secret materials.

00:20:01There was a live drop when spies met in person, but this was often extremely dangerous.

00:20:07That's why a dead drop system was invented.

00:20:10In this case, some loose bricks in a wall in an alleyway hid important documents that had to be picked up later.

00:20:17Nowadays, there are more than 1,500 dead drops all over the world, and the accumulated data on these flash drives reaches 10 terabytes.

00:20:26You can come across a dead drop on any continent you visit, except Antarctica, maybe because there are not so many walls there.

00:20:34So, if you find one, what do you do with it?

00:20:37First of all, it's highly inadvisable to connect random USB flash drives to your computer.

00:20:43You never know what viruses are lurking there, looking forward to destroying your hard drive content.

00:20:48And while risk is a part of the game, don't overdo it.

00:20:51If you're 100% sure that you want to play, secure your computer as well as you can, or even better.

00:20:58Secondly, you can't even guess what information will be waiting for you on a flash drive.

00:21:03Anyone can download videos, photos, or text files, and this has already led to several problems.

00:21:09Speaking of which, have you got a parcel with a USB stick in it?

00:21:13Whatever you decide to do with it, don't plug the flash drive in.

00:21:17Such cases have been more and more frequent in Australia.

00:21:21The police warn people that hackers have invented a new tactic.

00:21:25They drop unmarked memory sticks to letterboxes.

00:21:28It'll probably come as no surprise that these devices contain malware able to mess up your computer.

00:21:34They evidently rely on human curiosity, and, in all honesty, it pays off.

00:21:40People can't fight an inexplicable desire to check the contents of a mysterious gift.

00:21:46As a result, almost half of USB sticks received by post get plugged in.

00:21:51After that, people start having serious problems with their laptops and computers.

00:21:56For example, fraudulent media begins to stream service offers, or computer viruses harm files and programs on a PC.

00:22:04So, no touching the free flash drive, ok?

00:22:07Now, you leave a shopping mall, your office, an airport, and go to the parking lot to find your car.

00:22:13You unlock it and put the key in the ignition.

00:22:16When you're about to start your vehicle and drive away, you see something strange on your windshield.

00:22:21Is that a $100 bill wrapped around your wiper?

00:22:24Oh, you could certainly find a way to spend this unexpected gift.

00:22:28But do you really think someone accidentally put money on your windshield and forgot all about it?

00:22:34Beware, this is nothing but a ruse.

00:22:37Because, as soon as you get out of your car to get a closer look at this mysterious banknote,

00:22:42the owner of the banknote will take action.

00:22:45They will get into your car and drive off at a record-breaking speed.

00:22:48Let's admit that no one would turn off their ignition and take their belongings with them

00:22:53if they got out of their car to check the windshield for a C-note.

00:22:57As a result, in under a minute, you'll lose your car, your wallet, and your documents,

00:23:02and you'll be left stranded in the parking lot.

00:23:04People have recently started to find some article of clothing, like a shirt, for instance,

00:23:09lying on their windshield or wrapped up in their wipers.

00:23:12If you ever happen to be one of these people, don't fall into this trap,

00:23:15and don't try to remove the object.

00:23:18Just get in your car and drive away as fast as you can from the place you were parked.

00:23:23This seemingly misplaced garment is actually a new con being used by muggers and thieves.

00:23:29It works like this.

00:23:31If you see some random piece of clothing that prevents your wipers from moving or obscures your view,

00:23:36your first reaction will be to remove it, of course.

00:23:39But while you're distracted untying it or trying to get it off,

00:23:42the criminal has plenty of time to jump you.

00:23:46The most common place for this sort of scam is parking garages.

00:23:49They're usually badly lit and pretty deserted,

00:23:52which means there are few witnesses around and plenty of dark spaces for the attacker to lie in wait.

00:23:58Now, if one day you come home and notice some graffiti or markings on your door or house,

00:24:03call the police immediately.

00:24:05Even if it just looks like a teenage prank or a simple scratch,

00:24:08it's better to be safe than sorry,

00:24:11because burglars use certain marks to tell other criminals different things about your house.

00:24:16For example, something resembling a Roman numeral 2 means that the homeowners are rich,

00:24:22so the place is a great target.

00:24:24On the other hand, a crossed circle tells other burglars that there's nothing valuable to take from the house.

00:24:30Hmm, kind of makes you want to mark your own house like that.

00:24:33Now, a long horizontal rectangle divided into four parts

00:24:36means the place has a big aggressive guard dog.

00:24:40A triangle divided into two parts by a vertical line tells criminals to hit the place only at night,

00:24:46while a reversed one says that a house or apartment is free after dinner.

00:24:51And something looking like a combined A and K

00:24:54lets their fellow burglars know that the house is always full of people.

00:24:58Hey, did you know there's even a fraternity for burglars who love to steal desserts named Iota Grab a Pie?

00:25:05Sorry, I made that up.

00:25:07A new trick being used by car thieves, and that's the trick with a coin.

00:25:12They slip it into the space between the door and the door handle.

00:25:15When a car owner thinks they've locked the door with a remote, the vehicle is, in fact, still open.

00:25:21The coin prevents the lock on one of the doors from working.

00:25:24As soon as the owner walks away from the car,

00:25:27the thief has no problems at all opening the door and driving away.

00:25:31Another trick.

00:25:33As soon as there's some public gathering, a big party, or even a busy day at the mall,

00:25:37car thieves make an announcement over the PA system that a particular car, chosen by them, of course,

00:25:43has blocked their vehicle in and they can't leave.

00:25:46As soon as the owner comes out to move his car, a group of guys start to act.

00:25:51They assume, and for good reason, that the person is carrying the key to his car.

00:25:56If you think a deadbolt lock will stop a home intruder,

00:26:00don't be fooled. 60% of burglaries happen through forced entry,

00:26:04so these people definitely know how to get into your home, even when it's all locked up.

00:26:08As for 30% of home invasions, they involve an intruder just coming right in through an unlocked door or window.

00:26:1565% of all burglaries happen between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., exactly when you're at work.

00:26:22Before executing a break-in, an experienced burglar spends days, if not weeks, casing the place.

00:26:29They study your schedule and daily routine so they'll know exactly when you'll be gone and for how long.

00:26:35They find this information out by watching you from afar or by using some other tricks of the trade.

00:26:42One of the most popular things burglars are doing nowadays is tying a thread on the front door handle

00:26:47and fixing it to the nearby wall or door frame.

00:26:50This thread is so thin that a casual onlooker won't even notice it.

00:26:55By examining the thread, burglars can figure out the pattern of your life.

00:26:59It may reveal to them when you leave for work, go to the gym, head out for a weekend getaway,

00:27:04and of course, when you come back home.

00:27:07With this information in hand, they can plan the perfect break-in.

00:27:11Experienced burglars have a checklist of easy target homes.

00:27:15First, you leave your doors or windows unlocked.

00:27:18Locking your house up seems like a no-brainer here, yet so many people don't do it.

00:27:22They may be lulled into a false sense of security by their tall fence or quiet neighborhood.

00:27:28Or perhaps they think, I'm just making a quick run to the corner store.

00:27:32What could possibly happen in five minutes?

00:27:35Believe it or not, this is more than enough time for a skilled burglar to get in,

00:27:39grab your valuables, and make their getaway.

00:27:41Your house is empty during the day.

00:27:44There's a common misconception that burglaries happen at night, but that's when most people are at home.

00:27:49This increases a burglar's risk of getting caught.

00:27:52It's much safer for them to operate during the day when everybody's at work or school.

00:27:57If you constantly share pictures and posts on social media about your expensive things or extravagant vacations,

00:28:04don't be surprised if one day you find some valuables missing from your home.

00:28:08There are certain things you can do to make yourself less of a burglary target.

00:28:12Nothing beats a home security system and surveillance.

00:28:15If a criminal notices an alarm and an operating camera,

00:28:18they'll most likely cross your home off their list of potential targets.

00:28:21Surprisingly, just a beware of dog sign can prevent burglary.

00:28:25It's even better if you have an actual dog, though.

00:28:28That tall fence and thick shrubbery that provide your home with some privacy can work against you.

00:28:34Sure, your neighbors can't see what you're up to in your backyard,

00:28:37but they also won't be able to notice if some dishonest citizen invites themselves into your house while you're away.

00:28:43Consider opening up the area around your home so that it doesn't seem so isolated.

00:28:48Are you one of those people who keep their wallet and car keys in a bowl near the front door?

00:28:53Yes, it's really convenient to have everything right there as you're heading out.

00:28:57But if a burglar breaks into your house during the night,

00:29:00nothing will be easier for them than to grab your valuables and quietly sneak away.

00:29:04The best place to keep your car keys and wallet at night is near your bed.

00:29:09Stay safe out there.

00:29:18First thing you need to do is check what the noise is.

00:29:21If you suspect someone's in your house, do this quickly and quietly.

00:29:25It might just be a mouse that knocks something over.

00:29:28Still, if your suspicions are confirmed and you see someone in your dining hall, look for a way out immediately.

00:29:35Use the fire escape ladder if you have one. Otherwise, a window might do the trick.

00:29:40Still, chances are you'll have to stay put.

00:29:42Grab the phone and call the authorities.

00:29:45Give them your address and explain the situation as briefly as you can.

00:29:49And in a heartbeat, they'll dispatch a unit to your house.

00:29:52Reaching your street, they can't find your house number anywhere.

00:29:56They get there eventually, but only after having followed the numbers from other houses in the neighborhood.

00:30:01By the time the authorities arrive, the burglar's already escaped.

00:30:05That's because your house number can barely be seen. It's so tiny.

00:30:09Your mailbox's one is barely noticeable, too.

00:30:12Get a new and shiny plaque. Make sure the number's big and visible.

00:30:17This will not only help your guests find your house sooner, but you'll also avoid the authorities missing your house next time.

00:30:24While you're at it, make sure the mailbox number's visible, too.

00:30:28Another good way to protect your house is by adding a fence to it if you don't already have one.

00:30:33Make sure it's hard to get through.

00:30:35Use chain link or even metal fencing.

00:30:38Dig it into concrete as well, so burglars can't lift it.

00:30:42If you're okay with a rough look, you can even try out barbed wire fencing.

00:30:46Next up, add lighting to your yard.

00:30:49Because if your yard's all dark, it'll be a perfect target for unwanted visitors.

00:30:54Keep a few lamps outside that you can turn on and off.

00:30:57A well-lit yard will let you see what's up outside. And your neighbors, too.

00:31:01If they spot someone, they'll call you and the authorities if need be.

00:31:06A spotlight camera is an extra. It usually stays off during daytime and works with a motion detector.

00:31:12It's really bright and lights up when it senses any movement.

00:31:16You can even get one that also starts recording at once.

00:31:20So not only will you frighten burglars, but we'll also have video proof in case anything does happen.

00:31:26Another thing is a ring camera.

00:31:28Whenever someone rings the door, you can pick it up without even being home.

00:31:33Since your phone's connected to the doorbell, you only need to answer the call wherever you are.

00:31:38If it's someone you don't know and you're smelling something fishy, you can pretend to be home and let them know you're not interested.

00:31:45Dense shrubs in your yard will give the burglar a place to hide, and you might not even notice there's someone trespassing.

00:31:52Keep your shrubbery closely trimmed.

00:31:53It'll not only keep you safe, but also add a bit more shine to your yard.

00:31:58While you're out on vacation, avoid posting your whereabouts on social media.

00:32:03Say someone's had your house on their radar for a while now.

00:32:06You being gone is the perfect opportunity for them to strike.

00:32:10Leave posting the nice pictures you took for when you get back home, and you can keep an eye on things.

00:32:15Oh, and don't show people what you do day to day, either.

00:32:19It'll be easy for someone to keep track of your daily schedule and plan an assault for when you're out grocery shopping, for example.

00:32:26This one's obvious, but always lock your home when you leave, even if you think you live in a safe neighborhood.

00:32:33And if you've just moved into a new house, change your locks, too.

00:32:37It works for apartments as well, or even if you're just renting a room.

00:32:41You can never be too safe.

00:32:43Always keep the appearance that someone's inside the house, even when it's empty.

00:32:48The first way to do it is leave your television on, or even better, buy a TV simulator.

00:32:55This way, you can program it to turn on and off as you please.

00:32:59I mean, it'd be weird if it was constantly on.

00:33:02It'll save you a couple of bucks as well, because simulators consume less than the real thing.

00:33:07Get a plug-in alarm clock as well, and connect a lamp to it.

00:33:11Set timers for it to go off, let's say dinner time, and for a while at night.

00:33:15You can also get an extra alarm clock and connect a radio to it.

00:33:19If people think you're blasting some tunes, they surely won't try to do anything.

00:33:24Don't forget any valuable items outside, things like your grill, bikes, and any machinery you might have.

00:33:30Store them inside your garage instead, and lock it tight.

00:33:34Security cameras outside your home will let you keep an eye on things, even while you're at work.

00:33:39This one's particularly good if you're extra worried someone's going to break in.

00:33:42Consider reinforcing your door, even if it's relatively new.

00:33:46Instead of breaking in, they might try and completely knock down the door if they're desperate to get in.

00:33:51Get a sturdier one that won't come down easily.

00:33:54This goes for windows too.

00:33:56It's worth investing in a type of glass that won't break when a rock hits it.

00:34:00Or use security film.

00:34:03It's a strong, transparent plastic you put on your windows to strengthen them.

00:34:07Even if your windows break, this film will hold the shards of glass in place.

00:34:10It'll delay the entry by quite a bit, so they might even quit the whole thing.

00:34:15How much mail you've got also lets people know if you're home or not.

00:34:19If there's a huge pile of it, it's clear you haven't checked it for at least a couple of days.

00:34:23So even if your house wasn't a target, it might be now.

00:34:27Get familiar with your neighbors.

00:34:29Invite them over for a cup of tea, and talk about your concerns.

00:34:32You'll watch their back, and they'll watch yours.

00:34:35And if anyone suspicious comes around, they'll let you know.

00:34:37You can even ask for a favor or two while you're on vacation.

00:34:40Ask them to park one of their cars in your driveway, to pretend someone's at home.

00:34:44While you're at it, give them the key to your mailbox, and ask them to take your letters for you.

00:34:49You'll repay them when they go on vacation.

00:34:52Take a walk around your house, and put yourself in the mind of a burglar.

00:34:56What would you do to get in?

00:34:58There's a tree there that you can climb to reach the second floor.

00:35:01Or maybe it's just too easy to climb the pile of junk in your house.

00:35:04It's worth getting rid of both, to keep the top floors hard to reach.

00:35:08And no one will be tempted to break the top windows, and try to get in like that.

00:35:12If you've got a mail slot in your front door, be aware of mailbox phishing.

00:35:17It's where a burglar puts a pole straight through the mail slot, and fishes for keys.

00:35:22Or maybe even tries to unlock the door.

00:35:25Get a mailbox cage.

00:35:27This way, if they try to do this, they won't get far.

00:35:29Valuables inside the house are another thing.

00:35:32Keep them out of sight as much as you can.

00:35:35The safest thing you can do is get a safe.

00:35:38But otherwise, you can get decoy items, just in case burglars do get in your house.

00:35:43Keep a few fake gold bracelets next to your bedside table.

00:35:47They'll think they've scored big time, when, in fact, they're going home empty-handed.

00:35:52If you've always wanted a pet, now's the time to get one.

00:35:55Make sure it has a cozy place to sleep outside.

00:35:58And, as a thank you, it's going to protect your house.

00:36:01As soon as it hears someone step foot in the yard, it'll warn you by barking.

00:36:05Not only that, but it'll wake up the entire neighborhood, too.

00:36:09Which will bring even more attention to what's happening.

00:36:12Don't ever put up a calendar, or all of this will be for nothing.

00:36:16Say, a burglar comes out the back, and just looks through the window.

00:36:20He'll think, oh, that's a good idea.

00:36:22Say, a burglar comes out the back, and just looks through the window.

00:36:26If they spot a calendar with the exact dates you're going to be away,

00:36:30none of these tricks will work, because they'll know better than to fall for them.

00:36:34And, as a last resort, you can get a panic button, and keep it next to you when you sleep.

00:36:39You can program it to call the authorities with the press of a button.

00:36:43With that, you'll have alerted them that your house is being invaded.

00:36:49Wait, can you hear that?

00:36:50Sounds like someone's knocking on your door, and you aren't expecting anyone.

00:36:55Well, maybe that's just your neighbor come to ask for some garden tools again.

00:36:59You get up to go downstairs, but then you hear the noise of metal scratching in the keyhole.

00:37:05You stop, frozen in fear.

00:37:08Seconds later, you can hear the door clicking.

00:37:11The problem is that you live alone.

00:37:13First, let's make sure there really is someone in the house.

00:37:17But you should be very quiet in case there's a burglar.

00:37:20Look outside the house to search for traces.

00:37:23Can you see anything suspicious?

00:37:25Is there an unknown vehicle close to your house?

00:37:28Maybe you can spot some footsteps or a broken window.

00:37:31Was the fence gate open?

00:37:33There might also be hints inside the house.

00:37:36But be careful if you're looking for them.

00:37:38Make sure you can't be seen.

00:37:40Maybe there's some lights off that are usually on.

00:37:43Or maybe there's some mud on the floor that wasn't there before.

00:37:46Listen carefully to the sounds.

00:37:48Maybe you can hear some footsteps or movement, or the creak of a door.

00:37:53Wait, did you hear it?

00:37:55Looks like someone bumped into your tea table.

00:37:58Okay, it looks like there really is someone in your house.

00:38:01So your next step is to try to get out of the house to be safe.

00:38:05If it's possible, leave altogether.

00:38:08Both the front door or the back door, or even a window works.

00:38:12If it's a bit risky, you might want to try and escape.

00:38:15An injury is nothing compared with your life.

00:38:18If escaping is not an option, then lock yourself somewhere.

00:38:23Bedrooms are usually the first rooms burglars check,

00:38:26because that's where most people keep their valuables.

00:38:29So it's better to stay away from them.

00:38:31Still, if there's no other way, bedrooms better than nothing.

00:38:35Lock it and pretend you're asleep.

00:38:37But if you can, then better hide somewhere else.

00:38:41The bathroom is a great choice, because it's usually not of interest to burglars.

00:38:45Now, stay quiet.

00:38:48The burglar probably won't spend more than 10 minutes in your house.

00:38:51If the intruder doesn't find you're inside, you'll avoid confrontation.

00:38:56The most important thing is you staying safe.

00:38:59So don't move or make any noise.

00:39:01As soon as you're safe and hidden, call the police immediately.

00:39:05Remember, when calling them, always give your location first.

00:39:09In case something happens and you're not able to finish your conversation,

00:39:12at least they'll know where to go.

00:39:15If you can do it without being noticed, try to study the intruder as carefully as you can.

00:39:21Make sure to remember their height, body type, the way of walking,

00:39:25hair color, race, gender, age, and any other specific details you might notice.

00:39:31Anything you can spot will be helpful.

00:39:33If you can look outside and see the vehicle,

00:39:36remember its brand, color, and the license plate number.

00:39:40Then, wait again.

00:39:42Don't freeze and never leave the place you've chosen

00:39:45until the burglar leaves or the authorities arrive and help you out.

00:39:49But burglars don't go to any random house.

00:39:52They don't want to be noticed.

00:39:54So they choose their target very carefully.

00:39:57And you can make it so they don't pick yours.

00:40:00Make your house an open space.

00:40:02The greenery makes the house harder to observe,

00:40:05so burglars pick those houses that have the most of it.

00:40:08Make sure to trim all the shrubbery that hides windows and doors.

00:40:12Turn on the lights as soon as it's dark every day of the year.

00:40:16Illuminate everything – the porches, the driveway, the yard,

00:40:20both the front and the backyard.

00:40:22First, it makes the surroundings more visible,

00:40:24and burglars will prefer to stay away.

00:40:27Second, it makes an impression that there's someone home,

00:40:30and they don't want anyone to be there when they break in.

00:40:33Lock all the doors and windows.

00:40:36People forget to close their bathroom window,

00:40:38and burglars know it very well.

00:40:40There should never be a way in.

00:40:42Don't leave any secret way to enter the house

00:40:45in case you forget your keys.

00:40:47If you know about such a way, so do burglars.

00:40:50If you have any trees too close to your house,

00:40:53cut the branches so it's not possible to climb it

00:40:56and get into any of the windows.

00:40:58Keep all of your tools and store ladders in a locked garage.

00:41:02Don't ever keep them lying around when you don't use them,

00:41:05because they can all be used to break into your house.

00:41:08Don't have any spare keys hidden in random places outside the house.

00:41:12Better give one to a neighbor you trust.

00:41:15When you move into a new house or apartment,

00:41:18change the locks if possible.

00:41:20Make sure that your doors look modern and reliable.

00:41:23Old and bad doors that are easy to crack attract burglars.

00:41:27Don't throw away copies of documents

00:41:30or unnecessary checks just like that.

00:41:32Burglars can check your trash to learn more about you.

00:41:36So, shred documents into itty-bitty pieces

00:41:39before you throw them away.

00:41:40Don't leave boxes from a new plasma TV,

00:41:43expensive phone, laptop, or gold watch near your house.

00:41:47Don't show anybody that you're well-off.

00:41:50Make sure that the house number is clearly displayed

00:41:53and can be easily noticed.

00:41:55This way, the authorities or any other help

00:41:57will be able to find your house way faster.

00:42:00Even if you have security cameras installed,

00:42:03they don't guarantee that your house won't become a target.

00:42:06The cameras are helpful when finding the robber

00:42:08after everything's happened,

00:42:10but they don't prevent any action.

00:42:12Many robberies happen when people are away for some holiday.

00:42:16So, the burglars shouldn't find out

00:42:18you're not going to be home for a long time.

00:42:20Whenever you leave, make it look like you're actually home.

00:42:23Tell your neighbors you're leaving.

00:42:25Ask them to keep an eye out on your house

00:42:27and check it from time to time.

00:42:29To check if there's someone currently living in the house,

00:42:32burglars often check the mail.

00:42:34If the mailbox is full,

00:42:35it means there's no one living there right now.

00:42:38Ask your neighbor to collect the mail for you

00:42:40and clean the porch from ads and newspapers.

00:42:43Burglars may also leave marks on your house.

00:42:46For example, they can put a thin strip

00:42:49cut from a plastic bottle into the doorway.

00:42:51If it stays on the door for one or two days,

00:42:54this tells the burglar that there is no one at home.

00:42:57So, ask your neighbor to check these things out too.

00:43:00Ask them to park their car occasionally

00:43:02in front of your house for a while.

00:43:03This will give an impression that you have visitors.

00:43:06Still, if the house stands quiet for days,

00:43:09it's obvious there's no one living there currently.

00:43:12You can set up a timer for lights, radio, or TV

00:43:15so it works a couple of hours a day.

00:43:18If you're leaving for a long time,

00:43:20make arrangements so that your grass is cut and watered

00:43:23or the snow in front of your house is shoveled.

00:43:26It's a good idea not to post photos

00:43:29from your vacation while you're there.

00:43:30Burglars use social media, and they do their research.

00:43:33It's dangerous even if you have a private account,

00:43:36because burglars can collaborate with tech-savvy criminals.

00:43:39They would break into the accounts of rich people,

00:43:42find out when they were going on vacation,

00:43:44and inform the burglars about it.

00:43:46But before someone breaks into your house,

00:43:49they watch it for a while.

00:43:51They want to know when you're home and when you're not.

00:43:54If you start getting many random calls,

00:43:57it might be a sign that they checked your house.

00:44:00What time of the day you're out.

00:44:03If the light sensors start malfunctioning,

00:44:05check immediately if everything's alright.

00:44:08This doesn't always mean there are problems with electricity.

00:44:11Burglars may cut the wiring.

00:44:13Watch out for doors.

00:44:15If you notice scratches on the lock

00:44:17or it's becoming harder for you to open the door with your key,

00:44:20it might mean that someone tried to break into your house.

00:44:23Change the locks immediately.

00:44:26A break-in starts with a knock on the door.

00:44:28If you happen to be home at the time,

00:44:30it's important to learn how to answer it to scare them away.

00:44:33Always pretend like you're not home alone.

00:44:36You can call out something like,

00:44:38Can anyone answer the door, please?

00:44:40Teach your kids that they should never answer the door

00:44:43or open it to anyone unsupervised.

00:44:48Did you know that every 15 seconds,

00:44:51a home burglary occurs in the United States?

00:44:54This means that approximately 4,800 burglaries happen every day,

00:44:59and the police can only solve 13% of all the reported cases.

00:45:04So yeah, home security is nothing to be joked about,

00:45:07and so I won't.

00:45:09But still, don't worry.

00:45:11It's not like you need to turn your house into a fortress to feel safe.

00:45:14There are a great number of things you can do

00:45:16to keep the bad people out of your house

00:45:19and keep your valuables safe without breaking the bank.

00:45:23First things first,

00:45:25homes without a security system

00:45:26are 300% more likely to be broken into and burglarized,

00:45:31so you should definitely consider setting up one.

00:45:34However, there are many different types of security systems out there.

00:45:38That's why it can get overwhelming to choose the best one

00:45:41for your specific needs, desired level of protection, and budget.

00:45:45Yet again, it all comes down to two options,

00:45:48professional installations and DIY installations.

00:45:52Let's go through both of them together.

00:45:53Professional installed systems require professional monitoring

00:45:57and usually have contracts that are likely long-term.

00:46:00Professional systems come with fees.

00:46:03However, companies usually require lower upfront equipment costs

00:46:07since they will spread the costs throughout the course of your contract.

00:46:11Once you decide on a professional installation,

00:46:14the company will first schedule an appointment

00:46:16with one of their experienced technicians

00:46:18who can conduct a security assessment

00:46:20and explain all your options to you.

00:46:23And as long as your contract is valid,

00:46:26you can report any problems you have with the system to them

00:46:29so they can make sure the equipment works correctly.

00:46:32All in all, you should pick professionally installed security systems

00:46:36if you want to put up your feet and relax

00:46:39instead of watching long hours of tutorial videos

00:46:42or reading pages of manuals.

00:46:44Still, professionally installed security systems

00:46:47may not work for you,

00:46:49especially if you're a renter due to the contract commitment conditions.

00:46:51Or maybe you're not a renter,

00:46:54but you simply have budget limitations.

00:46:56That's where DIY installations come in handy.

00:47:00The greatest thing about DIY systems

00:47:03is that while the average monitoring price

00:47:05is around $50 per month on professionally installed systems,

00:47:09it is around $28 a month on DIY ones.

00:47:12Plus, there are no installation fees with DIY systems either.

00:47:16Yet again, you should expect higher upfront equipment costs

00:47:19if you're going to pick this option.

00:47:22And there's also the fact that DIY home security systems

00:47:25come with the risks of improper equipment placement

00:47:28and missing security vulnerabilities a pro would catch.

00:47:31At the end of the day,

00:47:33the most important thing you need to do

00:47:35before choosing a system

00:47:37is evaluate the needs of your neighborhood

00:47:39as well as your house.

00:47:41Did you know that 34% of burglars

00:47:45simply use the front door when breaking into a home?

00:47:47That means if your door is not strong and secure enough,

00:47:51you're basically inviting the burglars in.

00:47:54So setting up security systems is not enough.

00:47:57You need to inspect all your exterior doors too.

00:48:00Make sure the door frames are strong

00:48:02and the hinges are protected.

00:48:04You can always use door reinforcement kits

00:48:06to add extra protection.

00:48:08If your door has a mail slot,

00:48:10don't forget to check if it's possible

00:48:12for someone to reach through it to unlock the door.

00:48:14When moving into a house or an apartment

00:48:16that was previously occupied by someone else,

00:48:19change the door locks.

00:48:21This is the easiest way to ensure

00:48:23that no stranger can just walk into your house

00:48:26using the keys.

00:48:28One other way to boost security for your door

00:48:30is to use wireless doorbell cameras.

00:48:33This one from Amazon is extremely user-friendly.

00:48:36It's 100% wireless,

00:48:38it has a built-in rechargeable battery

00:48:40that can last 1-2 months,

00:48:42so you won't have to charge the door

00:48:44too often.

00:48:46You can track the battery situation

00:48:48from the phone app.

00:48:50It also has motion detection technology

00:48:52and super night vision.

00:48:54And you don't need to worry about the weather conditions

00:48:56because it's also waterproof.

00:48:58By the way,

00:49:00don't forget about the sliding glass doors.

00:49:02You can use a window bar or dowel in the track

00:49:04to keep them from being forced open.

00:49:06Or you can add a door sensor

00:49:08or glass break sensor

00:49:10to get alerted if and when

00:49:12someone is tampering with them.

00:49:14Let's get to the basics of home security now.

00:49:16The percentage of burglars

00:49:18entering a home through a window

00:49:20is as high as 23%.

00:49:22The main reason for that is because

00:49:24most of the time,

00:49:26people forget to lock their windows.

00:49:28Yet again,

00:49:30burglars can always break the glass.

00:49:32If you don't want that to happen,

00:49:34you can try reinforcing the glass

00:49:36with window security film,

00:49:38adding window bars,

00:49:40or installing window sensors.

00:49:42If none of that is possible,

00:49:44you can use a window sensor

00:49:46to discourage burglars

00:49:48from choosing your house to break in.

00:49:50What's the difference

00:49:52between an actor and a burglar?

00:49:54Burglars don't like to be in the spotlight.

00:49:56That's why having outdoor lighting

00:49:58is to your advantage.

00:50:00Lights should be placed

00:50:02around your front and back yards,

00:50:04along pathways,

00:50:06and near the garage.

00:50:08To make your outdoor security lights

00:50:10more effective,

00:50:12you can use motion-activated ones.

00:50:14But that doesn't mean

00:50:16you won't have any light

00:50:18once the clouds cover the sky.

00:50:20It's able to run 4-5 nights

00:50:22on rainy days.

00:50:24Also, don't allow the burglars

00:50:26to play hide-and-seek.

00:50:28While trees and shrubs

00:50:30may make your home look more beautiful,

00:50:32they also provide a convenient

00:50:34hiding spot for burglars.

00:50:36That's why you should trim down

00:50:38trees and plants,

00:50:40at least the ones close to your house

00:50:42that could be used for cover.

00:50:44That way, burglars don't have

00:50:46a hiding spot to wait for you

00:50:48to leave your home.

00:50:50The same thing goes for any

00:50:52locked gates, sheds,

00:50:54or other outdoor buildings you have.

00:50:56Make sure those places are locked.

00:50:58Burglars can use stools and ladders

00:51:00to climb in from the windows too,

00:51:02so don't tempt them

00:51:04by leaving one outside.

00:51:06This one goes without saying,

00:51:08but I will anyway.

00:51:10Lock the garage.

00:51:12Even if there's no access

00:51:14stored in there

00:51:16that burglars might be interested in.

00:51:18It's also wise to store

00:51:20your garage door opener

00:51:22inside your house

00:51:24rather than leave it in your car.

00:51:26This way, you'll be preventing

00:51:28burglars from easily taking it.

00:51:30If you use a security code

00:51:32to open your garage,

00:51:34then keep it confidential

00:51:36and avoid entering it

00:51:38in front of other people,

00:51:40including neighbors.

00:51:42Some neighbors…

00:51:44These days, not just burglars

00:51:46but porch pirates,

00:51:48aka package thieves,

00:51:50are a big problem too.

00:51:52Last year, almost 1 in 7 Americans

00:51:54fell victim to them.

00:51:56This is where security cameras

00:51:58prove to be useful.

00:52:00First of all, they work as a deterrent,

00:52:02and secondly, if someone were to

00:52:04really steal your package,

00:52:06you'd be able to identify them

00:52:08thanks to the security footage.

00:52:10If you can't spare some money

00:52:12to get a good security camera

00:52:14then they will help make your home

00:52:16look more secure than it actually is.

00:52:18This one is worth considering

00:52:20if you're searching the market.

00:52:22It contains a flashing light

00:52:24which makes it look as realistic

00:52:26as it gets.

00:52:28Last but not least,

00:52:30having a safe wouldn't hurt.

00:52:32And don't worry,

00:52:34it doesn't have to be one of those

00:52:36uncrackable giant titanium ones

00:52:38in the heist movies,

00:52:40like Ocean's 23.

00:52:42Burglars may still be able

00:52:44to break into your home

00:52:46and make sure your valuables

00:52:48are protected at all times.

00:52:50You can hide all things important

00:52:52from your expensive jewelry

00:52:54to your vital documents in there

00:52:56just to be extra safe.

00:52:58If you're going to get yourself one,

00:53:00make sure it is fire-resistant,

00:53:02waterproof, and heavy enough

00:53:04that a thief can't pick it up

00:53:06and walk away with it.

00:53:08As they say,

00:53:10better safe than sorry.

00:53:12In the US,

00:53:14burglars spend 10 seconds

00:53:16and 12 minutes to grab

00:53:18everything they need

00:53:20and get out of there

00:53:22before they get caught.

00:53:24You've probably heard that

00:53:26when a burglar decides

00:53:28which house to target,

00:53:30they start by casing it.

00:53:32This means they watch the owners,

00:53:34find out information

00:53:36about their routine,

00:53:38and determine the best time

00:53:40to enter their home.

00:53:42One of the tricks thieves use

00:53:44is to use a cookie.

00:53:46Chances are,

00:53:48you'll find yourself face-to-face

00:53:50with a crushed cookie.

00:53:52If that's the case,

00:53:54it's your clue that something

00:53:56has gone terribly wrong.

00:53:58This is a pretty effective tool

00:54:00burglars use to find out

00:54:02if you've left on a trip

00:54:04or when exactly you come home

00:54:06every day.

00:54:08A cookie is such an innocent

00:54:10little thing that people

00:54:12don't usually give it much thought.

00:54:14They just make it crumble

00:54:16and automatically reveal

00:54:18all your secrets to burglars.

00:54:20They know for sure

00:54:22if the house is lived in

00:54:24and can also figure out

00:54:26the homeowner's schedule.

00:54:28Things get even worse

00:54:30if you're away for a while.

00:54:32The cookie under the doormat

00:54:34remains intact,

00:54:36thus alerting criminals

00:54:38that the house is perfect

00:54:40for a break-in.

00:54:42To decrease your chances

00:54:44of burglary,

00:54:46check your location plans.

00:54:48If you're eager to share

00:54:50your amazing photos from the beach,

00:54:52do it after you get back home.

00:54:54Check your privacy settings

00:54:56every time you post something

00:54:58when you're away from home.

00:55:00It's all too simple

00:55:02for a thief to figure out

00:55:04that your house is empty

00:55:06at the moment

00:55:08if you're ranting online

00:55:10about how crowded

00:55:12these stores are on Black Friday.

00:55:14Or call you if they notice

00:55:16anything suspicious going on

00:55:18around your house.

00:55:20You can do the same for them

00:55:22next time they go on a trip.

00:55:24Create the impression

00:55:26that there's somebody at home

00:55:28even when you're away.

00:55:30Use the TV and radio.

00:55:32Leave them on when you're away.

00:55:34The sound of voices

00:55:36will most likely scare

00:55:38burglars away,

00:55:40even if that cookie

00:55:42is still whole.

00:55:44Ask your neighbor,

00:55:46a relative,

00:55:48or a friend

00:55:50to stop by regularly

00:55:52and pick it all up.

00:55:54If there's nobody

00:55:56who can do you this favor,

00:55:58place your mail on hold.

00:56:00You can do this

00:56:02at your local post office.

00:56:04Another thing that can give away

00:56:06your prolonged absence

00:56:08is an unkempt lawn

00:56:10with tall grass.

00:56:12Before going away,

00:56:14there's a wonderful time

00:56:16of the year.

00:56:18Everyone's leaving their homes

00:56:20to go visit their families,

00:56:22and you are one of those people.

00:56:24You take a final look

00:56:26around your house

00:56:28before you head out,

00:56:30lock your door,

00:56:32and leave.

00:56:34But wait!

00:56:36I have an important warning

00:56:38for you.

00:56:40Did you know that statistically

00:56:42most burglaries happen

00:56:44by the end of November

00:56:46or the beginning of December?

00:56:48Your house starts to fill

00:56:50with brand new presents.

00:56:52Maybe you have bought

00:56:54an expensive necklace

00:56:56for your mother,

00:56:58the latest tech gadget

00:57:00for your father,

00:57:02and a bike for your nephew.

00:57:04These make a small fortune,

00:57:06wouldn't you agree?

00:57:08I can already see

00:57:10the dollar signs

00:57:12in the burglar's eyes.

00:57:14Get out quickly

00:57:16before you come home from work.

00:57:18Weekend evenings are also

00:57:20when the most burglaries

00:57:22are reported.

00:57:24And when you're out

00:57:26at parties or dinners,

00:57:28burglars know they can

00:57:30take their time

00:57:32since it's likely

00:57:34you will be out

00:57:36until late hours.

00:57:38And if you're away,

00:57:40then there's no escaping

00:57:42your fate.

00:57:45First things first,

00:57:47we always tend to place

00:57:49trees by the window, right?

00:57:51It makes everything feel cozier

00:57:53and there's a certain charm

00:57:55to displaying your wonderfully

00:57:57decorated tree to the people

00:57:59who pass by your street.

00:58:01Well, that's actually

00:58:03a big no-no if you want

00:58:05to keep your place safe.

00:58:07Also, it's not advised

00:58:09to keep your gifts

00:58:11under the tree as well

00:58:12until it's finally time

00:58:14to open them

00:58:16because this will allow

00:58:18burglars to quickly locate

00:58:20these items of value.

00:58:22Seeing the tree is already

00:58:24set from your window

00:58:26might get them to start

00:58:28watching over your house

00:58:30as they wait for you to leave

00:58:32so they can finally break in.

00:58:34Whether you're going to be

00:58:36at home for the holidays

00:58:38or you're going to be away,

00:58:40it will always be

00:58:42turned on during the hours

00:58:44you would normally be home

00:58:46so that your place

00:58:48doesn't appear empty.

00:58:50The timer will also

00:58:52come in handy if you're

00:58:54just going to visit a place

00:58:56for only a few hours.

00:58:58If you're not able

00:59:00to get a timer,

00:59:02you can always leave

00:59:04some lights on

00:59:06to make the house

00:59:08seem somehow occupied.

00:59:10Burglars might eventually

00:59:12break in,

00:59:14but remember,

00:59:16the cost of leaving

00:59:18the lights on

00:59:20will always be lower

00:59:22than the cost of a break in.

00:59:24On a related note,

00:59:26if you're one of those

00:59:28people who power their

00:59:30outdoor lights with

00:59:32extensions that go

00:59:34through the windows

00:59:36and connect to the

00:59:38inside of the house,

00:59:40you might want to

00:59:42turn off the lights.

00:59:44You may be inclined

00:59:46to post photos of your

00:59:48parties, dinners,

00:59:50and gatherings on social

00:59:52media to show your new

00:59:54dress or just how much

00:59:56fun you're having to

00:59:58your followers,

01:00:00but I advise you

01:00:02not to do that.

01:00:04At least wait until

01:00:06the event is over

01:00:08and you're home,

01:00:10because that would

01:00:12be a waste of time.

01:00:14Even if your social

01:00:16media accounts are

01:00:18set to private,

01:00:20sharing your location,

01:00:22status, and so on

01:00:24might still cause you

01:00:26trouble, because

01:00:28what if the burglar

01:00:30is also a hacker?

01:00:32Having a hidden

01:00:34spare key outside

01:00:36your house comes

01:00:38with benefits when

01:00:40you forget yours at

01:00:42the usual places people

01:00:44hide their keys,

01:00:46they will be able

01:00:48to find them.

01:00:50What you can do

01:00:52instead is to give

01:00:54them to a trusted

01:00:56neighbor or a friend

01:00:58to keep until you're

01:01:00back and ask them

01:01:02to check your house

01:01:04from time to time,

01:01:06or better, every day.

01:01:08And if you can

01:01:10ask that neighbor

01:01:12especially during the holidays

01:01:14when the delivery

01:01:16companies get super busy.

01:01:18And if they arrive

01:01:20when you're not home,

01:01:22there's a good chance

01:01:24that the delivery person

01:01:26will just leave them

01:01:28by your door.

01:01:30When the packages

01:01:32and letters keep

01:01:34building up on your

01:01:36porch, they will

01:01:38not only help

01:01:40burglars understand

01:01:42what's going on

01:01:44in your house,

01:01:46but they will

01:01:48also be able to

01:01:50keep track of

01:01:52what's going on

01:01:54in your house.

01:01:56This is a great way

01:01:58to keep track of

01:02:00what's going on

01:02:02in your house.

01:02:04If you have

01:02:06any questions

01:02:08or concerns

01:02:10about your house,

01:02:12you can call

01:02:14the police

01:02:16and we'll be able

01:02:18to show pictures

01:02:20to the police,

01:02:22which in return

01:02:24will make it easier

01:02:26for them to locate

01:02:28the stolen items.

01:02:30Burglars often look

01:02:32around to try

01:02:34and find a ladder,

01:02:36any garden equipment

01:02:38or any store tool

01:02:40that will help them

01:02:42or climb to windows.

01:02:44And while they do that,

01:02:46someone can notice

01:02:48their suspicious activity

01:02:50and make them run away

01:02:52without completing their crime.

01:02:54Even if you're living

01:02:56in a place with hot weather,

01:02:58never ever leave windows open

01:03:00in rooms that you're not using,

01:03:02even if you're at home.

01:03:04And make sure they're

01:03:06all closed tight

01:03:08before leaving the house.

01:03:10You can always use

01:03:12a trash bin.

01:03:14If you don't have any

01:03:16expensive presents,

01:03:18it's important that you

01:03:20don't pile the boxes

01:03:22of your expensive presents

01:03:24outside your house

01:03:26near the trash bin.

01:03:28If you do,

01:03:30the burglars will not only

01:03:32learn what you've received,

01:03:34but will also get

01:03:36tempted to break in,

01:03:38especially if they see

01:03:40you have an item

01:03:42or you can also burn them

01:03:44in the fireplace

01:03:46to keep the house cozy

01:03:48and safe.

01:03:50Last but not least,

01:03:52it's always beneficial

01:03:54to have an intruder alarm

01:03:56no matter what time of year it is.

01:03:58And just having it

01:04:00is not enough.

01:04:02You have to remember

01:04:04to use it.

01:04:06Unfortunately,

01:04:08many people who have an alarm

01:04:10don't bother setting it

01:04:12as well as whenever you come in

01:04:14since there's always a chance

01:04:16that burglars might break in

01:04:18while you're sleeping in your bed too.

01:04:20So, have you checked

01:04:22all the precautions off your list?

01:04:24Good! Then happy and safe holidays.

01:04:29Let's crack a burglar's code.

01:04:31Tape on the door handle

01:04:33or a slice of cheese

01:04:35on the car's hood

01:04:37and many more can be signs

01:04:39that you're being watched

01:04:40Burglars don't just pick a house

01:04:42randomly and rob it.

01:04:44They'll often monitor the home

01:04:46before they take action.

01:04:48They want to know more about

01:04:50the house and its security.

01:04:52They leave markings on the home,

01:04:54garage door, post box

01:04:56or storage unit.

01:04:58Get to know these markings

01:05:00and know what they symbolize

01:05:02and you'll be able to better

01:05:04protect your home

01:05:06from the bad guys.

01:05:08If you see a circle drawn,

01:05:10yet a barred circle

01:05:12means to avoid entry.

01:05:14Maybe the home has high-tech alarms,

01:05:16CCTV cameras or a dog.

01:05:18Ladder-like lines

01:05:20means there are valuables

01:05:22visible in the home

01:05:24so there are items in the house

01:05:26worth stealing.

01:05:28If someone sprays the letter M

01:05:30in the garbage,

01:05:32that means empty in the morning

01:05:34and N refers to empty at night.

01:05:36Police forces have issued

01:05:38warnings about the code

01:05:40about pipelines and so on.

01:05:43If you see some evidence

01:05:45of key bumping,

01:05:47don't enter the house.

01:05:49Key bumping is a technique

01:05:51where burglars use a similar key

01:05:53made with a heavier metal

01:05:55than the pins

01:05:57to file down the pins

01:05:59on the inside of the lock.

01:06:01Plus, victims may encounter

01:06:03some problems while claiming

01:06:05insurance in such cases

01:06:07because this technique

01:06:08may lead to the insurance company.

01:06:10Sounds like a nightmare!

01:06:12Lock picking is a less

01:06:14forceful technique.

01:06:16This one will leave marks

01:06:18on the doorknob

01:06:20such as light scratches

01:06:22around the lock

01:06:24but the real signs

01:06:26will be found on the inside

01:06:28of the lock on the pins.

01:06:30They'll have dents.

01:06:32Heavy scrapes or marks

01:06:34on your doorknob

01:06:36can also indicate

01:06:38that you're not careful.

01:06:40Be careful when you get inside.

01:06:42Thieves may stick a tape

01:06:44and it's usually a see-through one

01:06:46on the door handle.

01:06:48Suppose the tape is still there

01:06:50a day or so later.

01:06:52The squatters believe

01:06:54that the owner is away

01:06:56since the door hasn't been used.

01:06:58This strategy has become

01:07:00alarmingly prominent in Dublin.

01:07:02The police warned people

01:07:04to be vigilant

01:07:06and remove any tape

01:07:08that's considered to steal.

01:07:10Supposedly, red chalk marks

01:07:12are for large dogs

01:07:14and yellow and pink marks

01:07:16refer to medium and small dogs.

01:07:18The police advise dog owners

01:07:20to keep their eyes open

01:07:22around their properties

01:07:24and report any such instances

01:07:26to the police.

01:07:28Lastly, pay extra attention

01:07:30when walking their pets.

01:07:32One of the keys

01:07:34to being safe at a house

01:07:36is having good security

01:07:38but it may be a sign

01:07:40of a burglar attempt.

01:07:42This might be

01:07:44because of a tactic

01:07:46called the vulnerability method.

01:07:48Thieves make the door lock

01:07:50weaker with time.

01:07:52They use tools or objects

01:07:54to deteriorate the lock

01:07:56without leaving any traces.

01:07:58You may think your lock is old

01:08:00and simply postpone

01:08:02calling a locksmith

01:08:04but that would be

01:08:06a huge mistake.

01:08:08This is usually the first sign

01:08:10of an attempted break-in

01:08:12so this is probably

01:08:14the most important warning sign

01:08:16you should take into consideration.

01:08:18Even security door locks

01:08:20are vulnerable to break-ins.

01:08:22Did you know that in Churchill, Canada

01:08:24locals keep their car doors unlocked?

01:08:26They don't do this

01:08:28to invite the thieves

01:08:30but to survive a potential polar bear attack.

01:08:32The town has the largest number

01:08:34of polar bears in the world.

01:08:36Imagine a resident

01:08:38whose car is nearby.

01:08:40They can quickly shelter

01:08:42inside that car.

01:08:44How about learning some safety tips

01:08:46to avoid purse snatching?

01:08:48Firstly, don't carry a shoulder bag

01:08:50over your shoulder.

01:08:52I know, I know,

01:08:54it's what the bag is designed for

01:08:56but this makes it easier

01:08:58for a thief to grab your bag.

01:09:00For example,

01:09:02carrying a small clutch-type handbag

01:09:04underneath your arm is safer.

01:09:06Shopping with someone else

01:09:08is a good idea

01:09:10if you don't know what you'll possibly need

01:09:12for all your credit cards

01:09:14in the same purse.

01:09:16Carry only what you need for the day.

01:09:18You might think it's just for a sec

01:09:20but don't leave your purse

01:09:22in shopping carts or on counters.

01:09:24And there's the matter of scams.

01:09:26When you believe you can't be scammed

01:09:28you might let yourself

01:09:30be more vulnerable to scammers.

01:09:32Scams target everyone

01:09:34from all backgrounds,

01:09:36ages and incomes.

01:09:38They hook you

01:09:40to either give them your money

01:09:42or personal details.

01:09:44How to be scam-proof?

01:09:46Firstly, keep in mind

01:09:48that if it looks too good to be true

01:09:50it probably is.

01:09:52Secondly, don't respond to calls

01:09:54about your computer

01:09:56asking for remote access

01:09:58even if they mention a well-known company.

01:10:00Scammers will often ask you

01:10:02to turn on your computer

01:10:04to fix a problem

01:10:06or install a free upgrade.

01:10:08Scammers will often ask you

01:10:10to use an unusual payment method

01:10:12like a pre-loaded debit card,

01:10:14gift card or iTunes card.

01:10:17A carjacker and a slice of cheese.

01:10:20What connection can there be?

01:10:22Imagine you walk to your car

01:10:24and see melted cheese on the engine cap.

01:10:26You initially thought

01:10:28that it was probably some kind of a prank

01:10:30so you begin to clean the cheese.

01:10:32Naturally, it takes ages under the hot sun.

01:10:34Pay attention to your surroundings.

01:10:36Someone might be watching you

01:10:38from a distance

01:10:40and waiting for the right time.

01:10:42They can just jump into your car

01:10:44and run away while you're not looking

01:10:46at the driver's door,

01:10:48busy cleaning the cheese

01:10:50near the passenger side.

01:10:52Did you know that you might have

01:10:54an extra key in your car?

01:10:56Some cars have valet keys

01:10:58hidden under the owner's manual

01:11:00or in the tool kit in the trunk.

01:11:02If your car has that spare pair,

01:11:04take it out immediately.

01:11:06If you know where it is,

01:11:08car thieves know where to look.

01:11:10For example,

01:11:12some people hide the extra key

01:11:14under the bumper or beneath the floor mat.

01:11:16Thieves routinely check those places as well.

01:11:19Speaking of car theft,

01:11:21now might be a good time

01:11:23to talk about the habits

01:11:25and strategies of car burglars.

01:11:27They don't really go for wide open

01:11:29and visible locations

01:11:31like in front of houses and driveways.

01:11:33Dark and secluded places

01:11:35such as apartment buildings,

01:11:36parking garages appeal to them

01:11:38because it's quieter.

01:11:40He could hear if somebody was coming.

01:11:42Have you heard of

01:11:44Vehicle Identification Number,

01:11:46aka VIN?

01:11:48This is a unique number

01:11:50for every car out there.

01:11:52You can engrave the VIN

01:11:54on your car windows.

01:11:56This makes your car less valuable

01:11:58on the black market for its parts.

01:12:00Plus, changing the car windows

01:12:02costs quite a lot,

01:12:04so crooks try to avoid such cars.

01:12:06So, do you have some

01:12:08real-life stories about all these?

01:12:36If you're in a hurry

01:12:38and they accuse you

01:12:40of breaking the phone,

01:12:42they demand money

01:12:44and behave aggressively.

01:12:46In such a situation,

01:12:48it's better not to panic

01:12:50and not be provoked.

01:12:52Calmly leave.

01:12:54Make it clear

01:12:56that you won't fall for this.

01:12:58And if they behave too aggressively,

01:13:00then call the police.

01:13:02You're walking down the street

01:13:04and a man or woman

01:13:06is a very rare specimen

01:13:08and is worth thousands of dollars.

01:13:10You take a photo of the coin

01:13:12and find out information about it

01:13:14on the Internet,

01:13:16and it turns out to be true.

01:13:18The coin is expensive.

01:13:20The homeless person

01:13:22can't sell it for that kind of money

01:13:24because no one will believe them.

01:13:26They offer to give the coin

01:13:28to you for a few hundred bucks.

01:13:30The offer seems profitable,

01:13:32but it's a hoax.

01:13:34The stranger offers you a fake

01:13:36and calls the police.

01:13:38This guy can trick other people too.

01:13:40Thieves can put an advertising flyer,

01:13:42a newspaper or a sticker

01:13:44on the door of your house or apartment.

01:13:46In the doorway,

01:13:48you can find a piece of paper

01:13:50or a thin strip from a plastic bottle.

01:13:52If you don't remove one of these items

01:13:54for a long time,

01:13:56then the thieves understand

01:13:58that you're not at home.

01:14:00This way, thieves mark buildings

01:14:02and apartments that are easy to get into.

01:14:04After all,

01:14:06if a flyer or bookmark

01:14:08hangs on the door for one or two days,

01:14:10it tells the thief that no one's home.

01:14:12Of course,

01:14:14these can be real advertising stickers,

01:14:16but you still don't need them.

01:14:18In addition to flyers,

01:14:20they may be strange labels

01:14:22on the house or apartment door,

01:14:24numbers, crosses or other symbols.

01:14:26This is how robbers mark houses

01:14:28they're about to break in.

01:14:30If you see such a sign,

01:14:32it's better to call the police.

01:14:34You're approaching your car

01:14:36calmly get into the car,

01:14:38look around and drive away

01:14:40from this place.

01:14:42Then when you have changed the location,

01:14:44you can safely take off the cloth.

01:14:46The fact is that the scammers

01:14:48tie the fabric on the wipers on purpose

01:14:50and as tightly as possible.

01:14:52While you're messing around with the shirt

01:14:54and try to take it off,

01:14:56they can get into your car and drive away

01:14:58or even jump you from behind.

01:15:00You arrive at the supermarket,

01:15:02stop in the parking lot

01:15:04and get out of the car.

01:15:06A neat and wealthy looking man

01:15:08comes out of there

01:15:10and asks you for some money for gas.

01:15:12He says that his phones run out of juice.

01:15:14He forgot his wallet at home

01:15:16and he urgently needs to refill his tank.

01:15:18He promises to send you the money

01:15:20as soon as he gets to the phone.

01:15:22Don't give him money, he's a fraud.

01:15:24It might seem he really needs help

01:15:26and will definitely return the money

01:15:28because he looks like an honest

01:15:30and decent person,

01:15:32but most likely his car is rented

01:15:34and his clothes are cheap.

01:15:36He asks to borrow money for the gas

01:15:38from different drivers,

01:15:40counting on their sympathy.

01:15:42By the end of the day,

01:15:44he accumulates a large amount

01:15:46and doesn't return it.

01:15:48You walk down the street

01:15:50and see a beautiful coin

01:15:52or a phone lying on the ground.

01:15:54Don't pick it up,

01:15:56it's well glued to the asphalt.

01:15:58You will not be able to lift it

01:16:00on the first attempt.

01:16:02You will start trying to take the object

01:16:04off the ground

01:16:06to make it friendly

01:16:08during a house robbery

01:16:10or they add sleeping pills to dog food.

01:16:12In reality,

01:16:14everything is much more unpleasant.

01:16:16Thieves can steal your dog

01:16:18to make it easier to rob the house.

01:16:20Of course, if the dog is missing,

01:16:22it doesn't always mean

01:16:24someone wants to rob you.

01:16:26However, if this happens,

01:16:28then you need to be on your guard.

01:16:30Robbers and thieves

01:16:32spend a lot of time

01:16:34on social networks.

01:16:36How far away I am from my house?

01:16:38It's better to wait until you get home

01:16:40and only then upload the photos.

01:16:42Also, there are cases

01:16:44when thieves collaborate

01:16:46with mobile scammers.

01:16:48They got access to the social pages

01:16:50of some people to find out

01:16:52when they were going on vacation.

01:16:54Then, they reported the information

01:16:56to the real robbers.

01:16:58You're driving home from work

01:17:00and suddenly notice

01:17:02you're almost out of gas.

01:17:04That's weird because

01:17:06you're driving in a circle.

01:17:08Meanwhile, robbers can take things

01:17:10out of your house.

01:17:12They deliberately drain the fuel

01:17:14from your car so that you go

01:17:16to the gas station.

01:17:18They detain you and buy time

01:17:20to clean out your home.

01:17:22If you're sure that you refueled recently

01:17:24and the gas was drained from you,

01:17:26then you should call your neighbors

01:17:28and ask them to monitor

01:17:30your house or apartment.

01:17:32If you regularly use cleaning services

01:17:34for your house,

01:17:36they should warn you about it.

01:17:38If this didn't happen,

01:17:40check for yourself.

01:17:42Call and find out

01:17:44all about the new cleaner.

01:17:46If they have new information

01:17:48about the new employer,

01:17:50then probably the thief

01:17:52wants to get into your apartment

01:17:54and inspect it for valuables.

01:17:56Call the police

01:17:58and don't let the cleaner

01:18:00inside the house.

01:18:02Also, thieves can pretend

01:18:04to be plumbers, doctors

01:18:06who are preserving your house.

01:18:08Don't throw unnecessary documents

01:18:10in the trash.

01:18:12Scammers can check the trash cans.

01:18:14They can find payment receipts,

01:18:16some certificates.

01:18:18It doesn't mean anything to you,

01:18:20but a thief can get information

01:18:22about your ID, earnings,

01:18:24and insurance.

01:18:26Always chop up the documents

01:18:28you throw away.

01:18:30There are many fraudulent ways

01:18:32in which discarded documents

01:18:34can be used.

01:18:36Don't leave cardboard boxes

01:18:38from new TV,

01:18:40expensive phones,

01:18:42laptops,

01:18:44or gold watches in the trash can.

01:18:46There's no need to show

01:18:48that you're living well.

01:18:50The advice is not to throw out

01:18:52such garbage near your house.

01:18:54Also, you can cover the boxes

01:18:56with plastic bags

01:18:58so thieves can't see them.

01:19:00If you live in a private house

01:19:02and trees grow next to it,

01:19:04then cut off the branches

01:19:06and easily use them as a ladder.

01:19:08Also, thieves try to avoid houses

01:19:10with plants and flowers

01:19:12growing under the windows,

01:19:14especially if it's roses

01:19:16with thorns or cacti.

01:19:18You can put a

01:19:20Beware of Angry Dogs sticker

01:19:22on the door even if you don't have a pet.

01:19:24No one will want to enter inside.

01:19:26You can even attach

01:19:28a fake CCTV camera.

01:19:30It will also scare robbers away.

01:19:32To prevent a robbery,

01:19:34you can create an illusion

01:19:36in the house

01:19:38even if you have gone on vacation.

01:19:40No need to leave the TV

01:19:42or music on.

01:19:44You can set a special timer

01:19:46that will be turning on the TV

01:19:48for a while every day.

01:19:50There are also special light bulbs

01:19:52with a timer.

01:19:54Let them light up in the house

01:19:56every evening and night

01:19:58for 20 to 30 minutes

01:20:00while you're away.

01:20:02Thieves often look

01:20:04at filled mailboxes.

01:20:06If you're on vacation for a while,

01:20:08ask a neighbor to pull out your mail.

01:20:10Or you can go to the post office

01:20:12and ask not to deliver letters

01:20:14to your mailbox

01:20:16before your arrival.

01:20:18You park your car

01:20:20in a dark alley,

01:20:22lock it and leave it

01:20:24for just a couple of minutes

01:20:26to go grab a coffee.

01:20:28When you come back,

01:20:30your beloved vehicle

01:20:32is no longer there.

01:20:34A siren sounds.

01:20:36It's a warning screen

01:20:38and you can help it

01:20:40to never come true.

01:20:42First of all,

01:20:44you can install a steering wheel

01:20:46lock in your car.

01:20:48It can either be a long metal rod

01:20:50stretched over the steering wheel

01:20:52or a chain lock

01:20:54connected to the seat belt buckle.

01:20:56Both options are good

01:20:58to slow down the bad guys

01:21:00that might break into your vehicle.

01:21:02But don't make it 100% thief proof.

01:21:04The thieves can just cut

01:21:06to the chase.

01:21:08Criminals like to use gadgets

01:21:10that catch signals

01:21:12and help them steal cars

01:21:14without a key.

01:21:16For example,

01:21:18if the car is parked

01:21:20in a garage of a private house

01:21:22or under the windows

01:21:24of a multi-story building,

01:21:26the keys are accessible

01:21:28through the radio device.

01:21:30Thieves can easily intercept

01:21:32the signal and the owners

01:21:34of the car won't notice anything.

01:21:36Put the keys in foil

01:21:38to block the radio signals

01:21:40or keep them in a safe metal box.

01:21:42Park in areas

01:21:44that are well lit

01:21:46and have security cameras.

01:21:48Building entrances

01:21:50and parking lots

01:21:52are your best choice.

01:21:54An isolated garage

01:21:56isn't always the best idea

01:21:58because it could put you

01:22:00personally at risk.

01:22:02So if you do park in one of those,

01:22:04stay close to the attendant

01:22:06whenever you park.

01:22:08It will make it way harder

01:22:10for thieves to try to tow the auto

01:22:12with a tow truck.

01:22:14To steal a car,

01:22:16a criminal will have to make

01:22:18some extra maneuvers.

01:22:20It takes time and effort

01:22:22and can demotivate the bad guys.

01:22:24In many cases,

01:22:26it's not your car

01:22:28the bad guys are after.

01:22:30It's that shiny new laptop

01:22:32you dropped in the front seat

01:22:34or your designer purse

01:22:36that's leaking.

01:22:38So take an extra moment

01:22:40to hide your belongings

01:22:42in the trunk

01:22:44and your vehicle

01:22:46will be less tempting

01:22:48for criminals.

01:22:50Don't just jump out of the car

01:22:52even if it's literally

01:22:54for a moment to buy something.

01:22:56If you need to get out,

01:22:58always stop the engine first,

01:23:00close the windows

01:23:02and lock the doors.

01:23:04Storing your vehicle registration

01:23:06as soon as they get pulled over,

01:23:08your insurance information and VIN

01:23:10can help them get new keys

01:23:12to unlock the car no problem.

01:23:14If you aren't the only person

01:23:16using the car,

01:23:18find some secret place

01:23:20to hide the registration

01:23:22and only tell the people

01:23:24you trust 100% about it.

01:23:26You can also take a photo

01:23:28of your title registration

01:23:30and insurance information

01:23:32and store them on your smartphone.

01:23:34Another option

01:23:36is to cover windshields,

01:23:38windows and mirrors

01:23:40with a VIN number

01:23:42which is the identification number

01:23:44of the vehicle.

01:23:46This service won't cost you a lot

01:23:48but will demotivate the bad guys.

01:23:50They'll have to spend money

01:23:52to change the marked glass

01:23:54and they will think twice

01:23:56if they want to invest

01:23:58in your vehicle.

01:24:00You can also play spy

01:24:02and leave marks on different parts

01:24:04of the car with an invisible pen

01:24:06to track the vehicle

01:24:08if it gets stolen.

01:24:10If you know that you'll have to

01:24:12leave the car somewhere new

01:24:14and you don't feel like

01:24:16it's a safe place,

01:24:18hide an old switched-on phone

01:24:20or tablet in it.

01:24:22Make sure you have a way

01:24:24to track it.

01:24:26Then the Find My Phone feature

01:24:28will help you locate the phone

01:24:30and the car in a matter of seconds.

01:24:32You can either get a cheap data plan

01:24:34for real-time tracking

01:24:36or get side mirrors

01:24:38from thieves with special covers.

01:24:40You can find models

01:24:42that come with locks

01:24:44made from anti-cut materials.

01:24:46The cover will also protect

01:24:48your side mirrors

01:24:50from scratches and scruffs

01:24:52and extend their lifespan.

01:24:54Plus, you can go creative

01:24:56and choose covers

01:24:58with your favourite team's logo

01:25:00or something else

01:25:02that's important to you.

01:25:04Not a bad idea

01:25:06to hide a plastic bottle

01:25:08over the wheel

01:25:10or a shirt on the trunk of your car.

01:25:12These and other small things

01:25:14will likely get you out of the car.

01:25:16The bad guys can also pretend

01:25:18to be nice and helpful

01:25:20and to tell you to pull over

01:25:22because there's something

01:25:24under your car.

01:25:26The idea here is, again,

01:25:28to get you out of your car

01:25:30and let them steal it.

01:25:32So instead of going out,

01:25:34close the windows,

01:25:36and you'll be safe.

01:25:38Criminals aren't the only bad guys

01:25:40who can do your vehicle harm.

01:25:42Harsh winter weather

01:25:44can be a problem too.

01:25:46If you don't want to find

01:25:48your wipers stuck to the windshield

01:25:50and scrape them off every morning,

01:25:52leave them up when you're not driving.

01:25:54You've probably heard

01:25:56it's a bad idea

01:25:58because it ruins the arm spring

01:26:00and can tempt someone

01:26:02to steal your wipers.

01:26:04Don't worry,

01:26:06they're after your wiper blades.

01:26:08In case you forget

01:26:10to put the wipers up

01:26:12and find them safely stuck

01:26:14to your windshield,

01:26:16try running the A.C.

01:26:18Cold air will defrost the windows

01:26:20just like warm air.

01:26:22It works by dehumidifying the air.

01:26:24If your lock is frozen

01:26:26and you can't get inside

01:26:28your own car,

01:26:30treat it with some hand sanitizer.

01:26:32That substance can melt the ice

01:26:34without a problem.

01:26:36To prevent your windshield

01:26:38from getting frosty,

01:26:40mix three parts vinegar

01:26:42and one part water

01:26:44and spray that solution

01:26:46on the windows overnight.

01:26:48It'll save you some scraping time

01:26:50in the morning.

01:26:52Always keep your gas tank

01:26:54more than half full in cold weather.

01:26:56Moist air will be happy

01:26:58to fill any empty space

01:27:00above the fuel in your tank.

01:27:02And that air

01:27:04will condense to water

01:27:06and gasoline,

01:27:08so it settles at the bottom

01:27:10of your tank.

01:27:12When enough of it accumulates,

01:27:14it'll go through the fuel line

01:27:16to the engine,

01:27:18and that's not really good.

01:27:20To protect your favorite car

01:27:22from rust,

01:27:24wash your vehicle regularly.

01:27:26Something as simple as that

01:27:28can be the difference

01:27:30because dirt damages

01:27:32the protective layer

01:27:34of clear coat and paint

01:27:36of the car and the wheel wells.

01:27:38Make sure the car paint

01:27:40isn't chipping or peeling.

01:27:42You need that layer

01:27:44to protect your vehicle

01:27:46from the elements.

01:27:48In the cold season,

01:27:50salt from the road

01:27:52can also cause some rust spots.

01:27:54To avoid that,

01:27:56you should at least

01:27:58rinse the car every week,

01:28:00even in the winter.

01:28:02And don't forget to wax it

01:28:04at least twice a year.

01:28:06And protect it from UV rays.

01:28:08One more thing

01:28:10is to keep the inside

01:28:12of the car clean.

01:28:14If you spill something inside,

01:28:16always mop up the liquid.

01:28:18You don't want it to seep further

01:28:20and hit the metal parts.

01:28:22This is exactly how rust forms.

01:28:24Did you know

01:28:26that every 15 seconds

01:28:28a home burglary occurs

01:28:30in the United States?

01:28:32This means that approximately

01:28:344,800 burglaries

01:28:36can occur in the United States.

01:28:38And police can only solve

01:28:4013% of all the reported cases.

01:28:42So yeah,

01:28:44home security is nothing

01:28:46to be joked about.

01:28:48And so I won't.

01:28:50But still, don't worry.

01:28:52It's not like you need

01:28:54to turn your house

01:28:56into a fortress to feel safe.

01:28:58There are a great number

01:29:00of things you can do

01:29:02to keep the bad people

01:29:04out of your house

01:29:06when burglarized.

01:29:08So you should definitely

01:29:10consider setting up one.

01:29:12However, there are many

01:29:14different types of security

01:29:16systems out there.

01:29:18That's why it can get

01:29:20overwhelming to choose

01:29:22the best one for your

01:29:24specific needs,

01:29:26desired level of protection,

01:29:28and budget.

01:29:30Yet again,

01:29:32it all comes down

01:29:34to two options.

01:29:36The first is

01:29:38professional systems

01:29:40that are likely long-term.

01:29:42Professional systems

01:29:44come with fees.

01:29:46However,

01:29:48companies usually

01:29:50require lower upfront

01:29:52equipment costs

01:29:54since they will spread

01:29:56the costs throughout

01:29:58the course of your contract.

01:30:00Once you decide

01:30:02on a professional

01:30:03installation,

01:30:04you have to make

01:30:06sure the equipment

01:30:08works correctly.

01:30:10All in all,

01:30:12you should pick

01:30:14professionally installed

01:30:16security systems

01:30:18if you want to

01:30:20put up your feet

01:30:22and relax instead

01:30:24of watching long

01:30:26hours of tutorial

01:30:28videos or reading

01:30:30pages of manuals.

01:30:32Still,

01:30:34DIY installations

01:30:36come in handy.

01:30:38The greatest thing

01:30:40about DIY systems

01:30:42is that while

01:30:44the average

01:30:46monitoring price

01:30:48is around $50 per

01:30:50month on professionally

01:30:52installed systems,

01:30:54it is around $28

01:30:56a month on DIY ones.

01:30:58Plus, there are

01:31:00no installation fees

01:31:02with DIY systems

01:31:04and no

01:31:06security costs.

01:31:08At the end of the day,

01:31:10the most important

01:31:12thing you need to do

01:31:14before choosing a

01:31:16system is evaluate

01:31:18the needs of your

01:31:20neighborhood as well

01:31:22as your house.

01:31:24Did you know that

01:31:2634% of burglars

01:31:28simply use the

01:31:30front door when

01:31:32breaking into a

01:31:33house?

01:31:35That's not enough.

01:31:37You need to inspect

01:31:39all your exterior

01:31:41doors too.

01:31:43Make sure the

01:31:45door frames are

01:31:47strong and the

01:31:49hinges are protected.

01:31:51You can always

01:31:53use door

01:31:55reinforcement kits

01:31:57to add extra

01:31:59protection.

01:32:00If your door has

01:32:01a lock,

01:32:03no stranger

01:32:05can just walk

01:32:07into your house

01:32:09using the keys.

01:32:11One other way to

01:32:13boost security

01:32:15for your door is

01:32:17to use wireless

01:32:19doorbell cameras.

01:32:21This one from

01:32:23Amazon is extremely

01:32:25user-friendly.

01:32:26It's 100% wireless.

01:32:28It has a built-in

01:32:29camera and you

01:32:31don't need to worry

01:32:33about the weather

01:32:35conditions because

01:32:36it's also waterproof.

01:32:37By the way,

01:32:39don't forget about

01:32:41the sliding glass

01:32:43doors.

01:32:44You can use a

01:32:46window bar or

01:32:48dowel in the

01:32:50track to keep

01:32:52them from being

01:32:53forced open.

01:32:54Or you can

01:32:56add a door

01:32:57to keep

01:32:59the glass

01:33:01from

01:33:03breaking.

01:33:04If you

01:33:06don't want

01:33:08that to happen,

01:33:09you can try

01:33:11reinforcing the

01:33:13glass with

01:33:14window security

01:33:15film, adding

01:33:16window bars,

01:33:17or installing

01:33:19window sensors.

01:33:20If none of that

01:33:22is possible,

01:33:23you can also

01:33:25plant prickly

01:33:26trees.

01:33:27What's the

01:33:28difference between

01:33:29an actor and

01:33:30a burglar?

01:33:31Burglars don't

01:33:32like to be in the

01:33:33spotlight.

01:33:34That's why having

01:33:35outdoor lighting is

01:33:36to your advantage.

01:33:37Lights should be

01:33:38placed around your

01:33:39front and back

01:33:40yards, along

01:33:41pathways, and

01:33:42near the garage.

01:33:43To make your

01:33:44outdoor security

01:33:45lights more

01:33:46effective, you

01:33:47can use

01:33:48motion-activated

01:33:49ones.

01:33:50Take this one,

01:33:51for example.

01:33:52It's solar-powered,

01:33:53so it'll help you

01:33:54save energy.

01:33:55It's able to run

01:33:56four to five

01:33:57nights on

01:33:58rainy days.

01:34:00Also,

01:34:01don't allow the

01:34:02burglars to play

01:34:03hide-and-seek.

01:34:04While trees and

01:34:05shrubs may make

01:34:06your home look

01:34:07more beautiful,

01:34:08they also provide

01:34:09a convenient hiding

01:34:10spot for burglars.

01:34:11That's why you

01:34:12should trim down

01:34:13trees and plants,

01:34:14at least the ones

01:34:15close to your

01:34:16house that could

01:34:17be used for cover.

01:34:18Choose smaller

01:34:19flowers and bushes

01:34:20instead, so that

01:34:21burglars don't have

01:34:22a hiding spot to

01:34:23wait for you to

01:34:24climb in.

01:34:25The same thing

01:34:26goes for any

01:34:27locked gates,

01:34:28sheds, or other

01:34:29outdoor buildings

01:34:30you have.

01:34:31Make sure those

01:34:32places are locked.

01:34:33Burglars can use

01:34:34stools and ladders

01:34:35to climb in from

01:34:36the windows too,

01:34:37so don't tempt

01:34:38them by leaving

01:34:39one outside.

01:34:40This one goes

01:34:41without saying,

01:34:42but I will

01:34:43anyway.

01:34:44Lock the garage.

01:34:45Even if there's

01:34:46no access to your

01:34:47home through there,

01:34:48it's likely that you

01:34:49still have plenty

01:34:50of valuable stuff

01:34:51stored in there

01:34:52that burglars

01:34:53might be interested

01:34:54in.

01:34:55It's also wise to

01:34:56store your garage

01:34:57door opener inside

01:34:58your house rather

01:34:59than leave it in

01:35:00your car.

01:35:01This way, you'll be

01:35:02preventing burglars

01:35:03from easily taking

01:35:04it.

01:35:05If you use a

01:35:06security code to

01:35:07open your garage,

01:35:08then keep it

01:35:09confidential and

01:35:10avoid entering it

01:35:11in front of other

01:35:12people, including

01:35:13neighbors.

01:35:14Some neighbors,

01:35:15well, you just

01:35:16don't know.

01:35:17Installing a driveway

01:35:18alarm will also

01:35:19help secure the

01:35:20garage.

01:35:21These days, not

01:35:22only burglars but

01:35:23porch pirates,

01:35:24aka package thieves,

01:35:25are a big problem

01:35:26too.

01:35:27Last year, almost

01:35:28one in seven

01:35:29Americans fell

01:35:30victim to them.

01:35:31This is where

01:35:32security cameras

01:35:33prove to be useful.

01:35:34First of all, they

01:35:35work as a deterrent,

01:35:36and secondly, if

01:35:37someone were to

01:35:38really steal your

01:35:39package, you'd be

01:35:40able to identify

01:35:41them thanks to

01:35:42the security footage.

01:35:43If you can't spare

01:35:44some money to get

01:35:45a good security

01:35:46camera for the

01:35:47time being, you

01:35:48can opt for a

01:35:49fake one.

01:35:50They're a lot

01:35:51cheaper, but make

01:35:52your home look more

01:35:53secure than it

01:35:54actually is.

01:35:55This one is worth

01:35:56considering if you're

01:35:57searching the market.

01:35:58It contains a

01:35:59flashing light, which

01:36:00makes it look as

01:36:01realistic as it gets.

01:36:03Last but not

01:36:04least, having a

01:36:05safe wouldn't hurt.

01:36:06And don't worry, it

01:36:07doesn't have to be

01:36:08one of those

01:36:09uncrackable giant

01:36:10titanium ones in

01:36:11the heist movies,

01:36:12like Ocean's 23.

01:36:14Burglars may still

01:36:15be able to break

01:36:16into your house

01:36:17despite all the

01:36:18precautions.

01:36:19So, you still need

01:36:20to make sure your

01:36:21valuables are

01:36:22protected at all

01:36:23times.

01:36:24You can hide all

01:36:25things important from

01:36:26your expensive jewelry

01:36:27to your vital

01:36:28documents in there

01:36:29just to be extra

01:36:30safe.

01:36:31If you're going to

01:36:32get yourself one,

01:36:33make sure it is

01:36:34fire-resistant,

01:36:35waterproof, and

01:36:36heavy enough that a

01:36:37thief can't pick it

01:36:38up and walk away

01:36:39with it.

01:36:40As they say, better

01:36:41safe than sorry!

01:36:51Every year, there

01:36:52are about two and a

01:36:53half million

01:36:54burglaries.

01:36:55That's one every

01:36:5613 seconds.

01:36:57And the one thing

01:36:58any burglar wants to

01:36:59know all about when

01:37:00targeting your house

01:37:01you.

01:37:02What valuables you

01:37:03have, what you

01:37:04buy, where you

01:37:05travel, your

01:37:06schedule, any and

01:37:07everything.

01:37:08Your doorbell

01:37:09rings, you answer

01:37:10it, and nobody's on

01:37:11the other side.

01:37:12Before you blame

01:37:13those neighborhoods

01:37:14for your actions,

01:37:15you need to

01:37:16make sure your

01:37:17valuables are

01:37:18safe.

01:37:19Before you blame

01:37:20those neighborhood

01:37:21pranksters again,

01:37:22consider this.

01:37:23Someone could be

01:37:24checking to see if

01:37:25you're home.

01:37:26Same goes for any

01:37:27strange calls you get

01:37:28with nobody on the

01:37:29other line.

01:37:30On that note, don't

01:37:31just open the door

01:37:32at any knock or

01:37:33ring.

01:37:34Verify who's on

01:37:35the other side

01:37:36first.

01:37:37If they say they're

01:37:38from your utility

01:37:39company, rental

01:37:40office, or city

01:37:41services, ask them

01:37:42for ID and call the

01:37:43company to get it

01:37:44checked.

01:37:45Even if you have a

01:37:46video doorbell,

01:37:47anybody can buy any

01:37:48doorbell these days.

01:37:49Don't go based on

01:37:50looks alone.

01:37:51A seemingly

01:37:52innocent flyer or

01:37:53ad under the

01:37:54doormat can also

01:37:55mean your house is a

01:37:56target.

01:37:57If it's still there

01:37:58the next day, it can

01:37:59make burglars think

01:38:00that nobody's home.

01:38:01Any person who

01:38:02finds some junk mail

01:38:03under their feet

01:38:04will throw it away,

01:38:05right?

01:38:06They have clever

01:38:07ways of finding out

01:38:08if you have an

01:38:09alarm system, what

01:38:10kind of doors and

01:38:11windows you have,

01:38:12if you have a dog,

01:38:13where you like to

01:38:14go on vacation, and

01:38:15so on.

01:38:16If you feel

01:38:17a stranger asks

01:38:18you, go with your

01:38:19gut and don't

01:38:20overshare.

01:38:21Know that

01:38:22something's not

01:38:23right if somebody's

01:38:24taking pics of your

01:38:25house and car.

01:38:26They might even

01:38:27try to be sneaky

01:38:28about it, like

01:38:29pretending they're

01:38:30taking a selfie, or

01:38:31talking on the phone

01:38:32as they snap the

01:38:33pic.

01:38:34If you don't trust

01:38:35random photographers,

01:38:36stay cool and explain

01:38:37that you don't want

01:38:38them to do it and

01:38:39that it's your

01:38:40private property.

01:38:41Burglars might also

01:38:42stage some accident

01:38:43just to lure you

01:38:44out of your house.

01:38:45A fake utility

01:38:46worker can claim

01:38:47there's a gas or

01:38:48water leak.

01:38:49You leave the room

01:38:50for a couple of

01:38:51minutes, but it's

01:38:52already too late.

01:38:53An experienced

01:38:54burglar can get

01:38:55what they need in

01:38:56as little as 90

01:38:57seconds.

01:38:58Always validate

01:38:59the identity of

01:39:00strangers showing

01:39:01up like this.

01:39:02Just call your

01:39:03utility provider.

01:39:04Beware if you see

01:39:05some sticker or

01:39:06paint on your

01:39:07door.

01:39:08Sure, these could

01:39:09just be coincidental

01:39:10nuisances, but it

01:39:11can also be a sign

01:39:12that someone wants

01:39:13to mark your

01:39:14house and car

01:39:16and set it apart

01:39:17from the rest.

01:39:18Get rid of it as

01:39:19soon as you can.

01:39:20Be careful when

01:39:21you sell your car

01:39:22or any other big

01:39:23price items.

01:39:24Delete the ads you

01:39:25posted as soon as

01:39:26you sell it.

01:39:27Many burglars call

01:39:28and pretend to be

01:39:29interested, asking

01:39:30if you still have it,

01:39:31saying, no, sold it

01:39:32already, we'll let

01:39:33them know you've

01:39:34just gotten a lot

01:39:35of money.

01:39:36Even if you spent

01:39:37it already, this

01:39:38person might like to

01:39:39break in and find

01:39:40out for themselves.

01:39:41You check into your

01:39:42hotel room, connect

01:39:43to Wi-Fi, jump on

01:39:44the bed, and post

01:39:4515 photos of your

01:39:46new window view.

01:39:47When the initial surge

01:39:48of excitement is gone,

01:39:49you notice a suspicious

01:39:50blinking light on

01:39:51your big TV.

01:39:52Could it be that

01:39:53someone is watching

01:39:54you?

01:39:55Or, have you just

01:39:56seen too many

01:39:57spy movies?

01:39:58Well, hidden cameras

01:39:59come in all shapes

01:40:00and sizes.

01:40:01Large ones are

01:40:02easy to spot, but

01:40:03small ones are

01:40:04hard to spot.

01:40:05If you're in a

01:40:06hotel room, you

01:40:07might be able to

01:40:08spot someone

01:40:09with their

01:40:10camera.

01:40:11Large ones are

01:40:12easy to spot, but

01:40:13the small ones can

01:40:14be really sneaky

01:40:15and inconspicuous.

01:40:16They can be hiding

01:40:17behind furniture, in

01:40:18decorations, or

01:40:19vents, and anywhere

01:40:20else you'll have

01:40:21trouble noticing.

01:40:22There are even

01:40:23special cameras that

01:40:24can be hidden in

01:40:25everyday movable

01:40:26objects like alarm

01:40:27clocks, picture

01:40:28frames, vases, and

01:40:29lamps.

01:40:30Check to see if

01:40:31these objects are

01:40:32facing at a strange

01:40:33angle or if they're

01:40:34positioned to get

01:40:35the best view of

01:40:36your room or

01:40:37bathroom.

01:40:38The easiest way to

01:40:39spot a hidden

01:40:40cam is to look for

01:40:41the lens reflection

01:40:42because all cameras

01:40:43come with lenses.

01:40:44Turn off the lights

01:40:45and slowly scan the

01:40:46room with a

01:40:47flashlight, laser

01:40:48pointer, or a

01:40:49special wireless

01:40:50spy cam detector.

01:40:51It comes with

01:40:52infrared scanning

01:40:53lights and one

01:40:54illuminating light.

01:40:55When you find a

01:40:56reflective red spot,

01:40:57you gotta turn on

01:40:58the flashlight to

01:40:59help check if there

01:41:00is a hidden camera.

01:41:01Definitely check the

01:41:02vents along with

01:41:03the camera to

01:41:04make sure it's

01:41:05hidden.

01:41:06If you're in a

01:41:07dark room, check

01:41:08the vents along with

01:41:09any other holes and

01:41:10gaps in the walls or

01:41:11ceiling.

01:41:12Some advanced

01:41:13detectors even show

01:41:14you what the camera

01:41:15is seeing, making it

01:41:16way easier to spot

01:41:17and disable.

01:41:18The detectors only

01:41:19work on cameras that

01:41:20are turned on and

01:41:21working normally

01:41:22though.

01:41:23Your mobile phone

01:41:24can also help you

01:41:25find some hidden

01:41:26threads.

01:41:27Turn on Bluetooth

01:41:28and walk around.

01:41:29See if any

01:41:30unknown devices

01:41:31pop up on the

01:41:32screen.

01:41:33Another idea is to

01:41:34install a hidden

01:41:35camera on your

01:41:36phone.

01:41:37Another idea is to

01:41:38install a network

01:41:39scanner app that

01:41:40shows all devices that

01:41:41are connected to the

01:41:42Wi-Fi network you're

01:41:43using at the hotel.

01:41:44When it's done

01:41:45scanning, study the

01:41:46list for devices

01:41:47called something

01:41:48like IP camera or

01:41:49cam.

01:41:50Plus, you can put

01:41:51your phone on selfie

01:41:52mode, turn off the

01:41:53light and close the

01:41:54curtains and look

01:41:55around the room

01:41:56slowly while focusing

01:41:57on the screen.

01:41:58Keep an eye out for

01:41:59purple or white

01:42:00lights on the

01:42:01screen.

01:42:02If you're in a

01:42:03dark room, check

01:42:04the vents along with

01:42:05your phone.

01:42:06You can play

01:42:07detective some more

01:42:08and call your friend

01:42:09or family member and

01:42:10start walking around

01:42:11your room.

01:42:12Secret cameras should

01:42:13emit a sort of radio

01:42:14frequency.

01:42:15It will most likely

01:42:16interfere with your

01:42:17phone call signal.

01:42:18If you start hearing

01:42:19any weird noises while

01:42:20you're on the phone in

01:42:21a certain area of your

01:42:22room, make sure to

01:42:23inspect it carefully.

01:42:24Check out the light

01:42:25switches, electrical

01:42:26outlets, lamps and

01:42:27other objects you

01:42:28normally wouldn't

01:42:29see.

01:42:30If you're in a dark

01:42:31room, check the

01:42:32vents along with

01:42:33your phone.

01:42:34Check out the light

01:42:35switches, electrical

01:42:36outlets, lamps and

01:42:37other objects you

01:42:38normally wouldn't

01:42:39pay attention to.

01:42:40If they look a bit

01:42:41crooked, have a hole

01:42:42or seem misplaced, it

01:42:43could be a sign that

01:42:44someone tampered

01:42:45with them.

01:42:46Many spy devices need

01:42:47wires and whoever

01:42:48installed them had to

01:42:49hide those wires, often

01:42:50behind the vinyl

01:42:51baseboard.

01:42:52That's why the place

01:42:53where the floor and

01:42:54the wall meet is

01:42:55another area you

01:42:56should check.

01:42:57Ridges, bumps or

01:42:58discoloration could be

01:42:59a sign there's a

01:43:00microphone hiding

01:43:01there.

01:43:02The same goes

01:43:04for spots on ceilings

01:43:05and walls, even if

01:43:06they're not larger

01:43:07than a coin.

01:43:08If you do find a

01:43:09hidden camera or

01:43:10something looking

01:43:11suspicious, don't shy

01:43:12away and let the hotel

01:43:13administration or your

01:43:14booking service know

01:43:15about it.

01:43:16Don't try to touch or

01:43:17move the device

01:43:18yourself.

01:43:19If the hotel denies

01:43:20everything, contact

01:43:21local law enforcement.

01:43:22After you've scanned

01:43:23the room for cameras,

01:43:24check out the

01:43:25mirrors.

01:43:26Someone could be

01:43:27watching from the

01:43:28other side of the

01:43:29room.

01:43:30If you're in a dark

01:43:31room, check the

01:43:32mirror.

01:43:33Someone could be

01:43:34watching you from

01:43:35the other side.

01:43:36First, see if the

01:43:37mirror is built into

01:43:38the wall or can be

01:43:39adjusted.

01:43:40If the mirror is

01:43:41semi-transparent, it

01:43:42will be built into the

01:43:43wall.

01:43:44You can do a simple

01:43:45test to check the

01:43:46mirror.

01:43:47Press your fingertip

01:43:48against the glass and

01:43:49push firmly enough to

01:43:50leave a fingerprint as

01:43:51you move your finger

01:43:52away.

01:43:53Study the

01:43:54fingerprint.

01:43:55If there's a small

01:43:56gap between the print

01:43:57and the mirror where

01:43:58the glass should be,

01:43:59then it's just a

01:44:00mistake.

01:44:01If there's a big gap

01:44:02between the glass and

01:44:03the mirror, then it's

01:44:04just a mirror.

01:44:05On a semi-transparent

01:44:06mirror, there will be

01:44:07no gap.

01:44:08Another way to check

01:44:09if your mirror is

01:44:10semi-transparent is

01:44:11simply to tap the

01:44:12glass.

01:44:13If someone is

01:44:14watching you from the

01:44:15other side, the mirror

01:44:16will make an empty

01:44:17sound.

01:44:18A double mirror needs

01:44:19a brighter light on

01:44:20the other side than

01:44:21on yours.

01:44:22Get close to it and

01:44:23cup your hands around

01:44:24your eyes.

01:44:25Do you see some

01:44:26light behind the

01:44:27mirror?

01:44:28If so, you might have

01:44:29an unmarked

01:44:30audience.

01:44:31Before you leave your

01:44:32room or go to bed,

01:44:33make sure every door

01:44:34is securely locked.

01:44:35By every door, I mean

01:44:36not only the entrance

01:44:37to the room, but also

01:44:38the door leading to the

01:44:39terrace, if you have

01:44:40one.

01:44:41You can bring a

01:44:42portable door lock

01:44:43with you for extra

01:44:44security if you're

01:44:45staying in.

01:44:46You could also start a

01:44:47little DIY project and

01:44:48wrap a belt or a bag

01:44:49strap around the arm

01:44:50that pushes the door

01:44:51shut.

01:44:52Buckle it up and

01:44:53put it on your door

01:44:54door.

01:44:55If the door is

01:44:56securely locked,

01:44:57then you can

01:44:58secure the door

01:44:59buckle it up and

01:45:00wrap it around several

01:45:01times for an extra

01:45:02layer of protection.

01:45:03Another idea for

01:45:04when you're about to

01:45:05nap or go to sleep is

01:45:06to build a pyramid of

01:45:07stuff by the door.

01:45:08Glasses and mugs

01:45:09will do perfectly.

01:45:10If someone tries to

01:45:11get inside while

01:45:12you're sleeping,

01:45:13there'll be some

01:45:14serious noise.

01:45:15Intruders prefer to

01:45:16keep it low-key, so

01:45:17they're highly likely

01:45:18to give up on robbing

01:45:19you straight away.

01:45:20If you travel with

01:45:21some valuables and

01:45:22don't have a lot of

01:45:23money, you can

01:45:24save a lot of

01:45:25money by

01:45:26buying some

01:45:27expensive

01:45:28valuables and

01:45:29don't feel

01:45:30comfortable leaving

01:45:31them around the

01:45:32room.

01:45:33You could put them

01:45:34in the safe inside

01:45:35your room.

01:45:36But because those

01:45:37safes use passcodes

01:45:38instead of physical

01:45:39locks, someone from

01:45:40the hotel has to

01:45:41know the master code

01:45:42to unlock it, just

01:45:43in case.

01:45:44So, you can bring

01:45:45your own safe with

01:45:46you instead.

01:45:47You can find the

01:45:48ones looking like

01:45:49books on Amazon,

01:45:50for example.

01:45:51They're made of

01:45:52strong metal and

01:45:53textured paper.

01:45:54They come with a

01:45:55combination lock and

01:45:56have enough room to

01:45:57store wallets, wallets,

01:45:58wallets, wallets,

01:45:59wallets, wallets,

01:46:00wallets, wallets,

01:46:01wallets, wallets,

01:46:02wallets, wallets,

01:46:03wallets, wallets,

01:46:04wallets, wallets,

01:46:05wallets, wallets,

01:46:06wallets, wallets,

01:46:07wallets, wallets,

01:46:08wallets, wallets,

01:46:09wallets, wallets,

01:46:10wallets, wallets,

01:46:11wallets, wallets,

01:46:12wallets, wallets,

01:46:13wallets, wallets,

01:46:14wallets, wallets,

01:46:15wallets, wallets,

01:46:16wallets, wallets,

01:46:17wallets, wallets,

01:46:18wallets, wallets,

01:46:19wallets, wallets,

01:46:20wallets, wallets,

01:46:21wallets, wallets,

01:46:22wallets, wallets,

01:46:23wallets, wallets,

01:46:25and drop a pen

01:46:26parallel to the laptop

01:46:27under a certain angle.

01:46:29You can measure the angle

01:46:30with your smartwatch

01:46:31or phone

01:46:32using the Compass app.

01:46:33Again,

01:46:34if someone moves it,

01:46:35you'll know.

01:46:38Even something as simple

01:46:39as a

01:46:40Please Do Not Disturb sign

01:46:41can help you

01:46:42figure out

01:46:43if someone entered

01:46:44your room

01:46:45while you were away.

01:46:46Make it look like

01:46:47you left in a rush

01:46:48and the sign

01:46:49accidentally stuck

01:46:50between the door

01:46:51and the door frame.

01:46:52If you come back

01:46:53and the sign

01:46:54is hanging freely,

01:46:55then someone

01:46:56must have ignored it

01:46:57and tried to disturb you.

01:46:59In that case,

01:47:00you can contact

01:47:01reception

01:47:02and ask to send someone

01:47:03to enter the room

01:47:04with you

01:47:05to keep you safe.

01:47:07If you care

01:47:08about the cleanliness

01:47:09of your room

01:47:10as much as you do

01:47:11about your belongings

01:47:12and your personal safety,

01:47:13this one's for you.

01:47:16Hotel housekeeping workers

01:47:17normally have

01:47:18up to 20 rooms

01:47:19to take care of

01:47:20on an 8-hour shift.

01:47:22It means

01:47:23they'll have

01:47:24no more than 30 minutes

01:47:25for your room.

01:47:26It gives them

01:47:27enough time

01:47:28to make the bed,

01:47:29clean the floors

01:47:30in the room

01:47:31and the bathroom,

01:47:32empty the trash bins

01:47:33and dust all surfaces.

01:47:35But,

01:47:36they rarely have the time

01:47:37to take care

01:47:38of smaller objects

01:47:39like light switches,

01:47:40door and drawer handles

01:47:41and remotes.

01:47:43And yes,

01:47:44these are exactly

01:47:45the objects

01:47:46you'll be in contact

01:47:47with the most.

01:47:48They can actually

01:47:49have more germs

01:47:50than the toilet.

01:47:51So,

01:47:52if you want to be sure

01:47:53those germs won't

01:47:54land on your hands,

01:47:55bring enough

01:47:56antibacterial wipes

01:47:57to clean

01:47:58all those things

01:47:59before you touch them.

01:48:01As the famous song says,

01:48:02it's the most

01:48:03wonderful time

01:48:04of the year.

01:48:05Everyone's leaving

01:48:06their homes

01:48:07to go visit

01:48:08their families

01:48:09and you are

01:48:10one of those people.

01:48:11You take a final look

01:48:12around your house

01:48:13before you head out,

01:48:14lock your door

01:48:15and leave.

01:48:16But wait,

01:48:17I have an important

01:48:18warning for you.

01:48:20Did you know

01:48:21that statistically

01:48:22most burglaries

01:48:23happen before

01:48:24the holidays begin?

01:48:25Especially

01:48:26on the 5th,

01:48:276th,

01:48:2811th,

01:48:2917th

01:48:30and 18th

01:48:31of December.

01:48:32That shouldn't be

01:48:33too surprising though.

01:48:34By the end of November

01:48:35or the beginning

01:48:36of December,

01:48:37your house

01:48:38starts to fill

01:48:39with brand new presents.

01:48:41Maybe you have bought

01:48:42an expensive necklace

01:48:43for your mother,

01:48:44the latest tech gadget

01:48:45for your father

01:48:46and a bike

01:48:47for your nephew.

01:48:48These make

01:48:49a small fortune,

01:48:50wouldn't you agree?

01:48:51I can already see

01:48:52the dollar signs

01:48:53in the burglar's eyes.

01:48:56Your home

01:48:57becomes most vulnerable

01:48:58in the late afternoons

01:48:59or early evenings

01:49:00after the sun sets.

01:49:02Burglars act quickly

01:49:03before you come home

01:49:04from work.

01:49:06Weekend evenings

01:49:07are also when

01:49:08the most burglaries

01:49:09are reported.

01:49:10And when you're

01:49:11out at parties

01:49:12or dinners,

01:49:13burglars know

01:49:14they can take their time

01:49:15since it's likely

01:49:16you will be out

01:49:17until late hours.

01:49:19And if you're away,

01:49:20then there's no escaping

01:49:21your fate.

01:49:23But there are

01:49:24some precautions

01:49:25you can take

01:49:26to offer fewer clues

01:49:27about your belongings

01:49:28and whereabouts

01:49:29to burglars.

01:49:30And no,

01:49:31they don't involve

01:49:32throwing fake parties

01:49:33with cardboard people.

01:49:36First things first,

01:49:37we always tend

01:49:38to place trees

01:49:39by the window,

01:49:40right?

01:49:41It makes everything

01:49:42feel cozier

01:49:43and there's a certain charm

01:49:44to displaying

01:49:45your wonderfully decorated

01:49:46tree to the people

01:49:47who pass by your street.

01:49:49Well,

01:49:50that's actually

01:49:51a big no-no

01:49:52if you want to

01:49:53keep your place safe.

01:49:55Also,

01:49:56it's not advised

01:49:57to keep your gifts

01:49:58under the tree

01:49:59as well as near the windows

01:50:00or any obvious places

01:50:01for days

01:50:02until it's finally

01:50:03time to open them.

01:50:05Because this will

01:50:06allow burglars

01:50:07to quickly locate

01:50:08these items of value.

01:50:10Seeing the tree

01:50:11is already set

01:50:12from your window

01:50:13might get them

01:50:14to start watching

01:50:15your house

01:50:16as they wait for you

01:50:17to leave

01:50:18so they can

01:50:19finally break in.

01:50:21Whether you're going

01:50:22to be at home

01:50:23for the holidays

01:50:24or you're going

01:50:25to be away,

01:50:26it will always be

01:50:27a clever idea

01:50:28to put your lights

01:50:29on a timer.

01:50:30If you're going

01:50:31to be on the road,

01:50:32have them turn on

01:50:33during the hours

01:50:34you would normally be home

01:50:35so that your place

01:50:36doesn't appear empty.

01:50:38The timer will also

01:50:39come in handy

01:50:40if you're just going

01:50:41to visit a place

01:50:42for only a few hours.

01:50:44If you're not able

01:50:45to get a timer,

01:50:46you can always

01:50:47leave some lights on

01:50:48to make the house

01:50:49seem somehow occupied.

01:50:51Burglars might

01:50:52eventually realize

01:50:53that there is no one

01:50:54in the house

01:50:55since nobody

01:50:56would be turning them off,

01:50:57but it can still

01:50:58save you some time

01:50:59if you're going

01:51:00on a short vacation.

01:51:02And remember,

01:51:03the cost of leaving

01:51:04the lights on

01:51:05will always be lower

01:51:06than the cost

01:51:07of a break-in.

01:51:09On a related note,

01:51:10if you're one

01:51:11of those people

01:51:12who power their

01:51:13outdoor lights

01:51:14with extensions

01:51:15that go through

01:51:16the windows

01:51:17and connect to

01:51:18the inside of the house,

01:51:19you might want

01:51:20to stop doing that.

01:51:21Since this might

01:51:22prevent windows

01:51:23from being properly

01:51:24closed and secured,

01:51:25it will make it

01:51:26a lot easier

01:51:27for any burglar

01:51:28to break in.

01:51:29Instead,

01:51:30you can always

01:51:31use battery-operated lights.

01:51:33You may be inclined

01:51:34to post photos

01:51:35of your parties,

01:51:36dinners,

01:51:37and gatherings

01:51:38on social media

01:51:39to show your new dress

01:51:40or just how much fun

01:51:41you're having

01:51:42to your followers,

01:51:43but I advise you

01:51:44not to do that.

01:51:46At least wait

01:51:47until the event

01:51:48is over

01:51:49and you're home,

01:51:50because that

01:51:51would be declaring

01:51:52that your home is empty

01:51:53and ready for burglars

01:51:54to break in

01:51:55if anyone

01:51:56is targeting you.

01:51:58The more offline you are,

01:51:59the safer you

01:52:00and your house will be.

01:52:02Even if your

01:52:03social media accounts

01:52:04are set to private,

01:52:05sharing your location,

01:52:06status,

01:52:07and so on

01:52:08might still

01:52:09cause you trouble.

01:52:10Because what if

01:52:11the burglar

01:52:12is also a hacker?

01:52:15Having a hidden

01:52:16spare key

01:52:17outside your house

01:52:18comes with benefits

01:52:19when you forget

01:52:20yours at the office

01:52:21or drop them

01:52:22through the elevator holes.

01:52:23However,

01:52:24that will only

01:52:25make the burglar's

01:52:26jobs easier.

01:52:27Even if they

01:52:28don't know where they are,

01:52:29there's a good chance

01:52:30that with a quick search

01:52:31of the usual places

01:52:32people hide their keys,

01:52:34they will be able

01:52:35to find them.

01:52:37What you can do instead

01:52:38is to give them

01:52:39to a trusted neighbor

01:52:40or a friend

01:52:41to keep until you're back

01:52:42and ask them

01:52:43to check your house

01:52:44from time to time

01:52:45or better,

01:52:46every day.

01:52:48And if you can

01:52:49ask that neighbor

01:52:50or friend

01:52:51if they can pick up

01:52:52your packages

01:52:53while you're away,

01:52:54that will add another

01:52:55layer of protection

01:52:56for your house.

01:52:58Some online orders

01:52:59or mail

01:53:00may not arrive on time,

01:53:01especially during

01:53:02the holidays

01:53:03when the delivery companies

01:53:04get super busy.

01:53:06And if they arrive

01:53:07when you're not home,

01:53:08there's a good chance

01:53:09that the delivery person

01:53:10will just leave them

01:53:11by your door.

01:53:13When the packages

01:53:14and letters

01:53:15keep building up

01:53:16on your porch,

01:53:17they will not only

01:53:18help burglars understand

01:53:19that no one's home,

01:53:21but they can also

01:53:22invite strangers

01:53:23to grab your boxes.

01:53:25To avoid this,

01:53:26you can track them

01:53:27and let your neighbors

01:53:28know when they will arrive.

01:53:30By the way,

01:53:31the same thing goes

01:53:32for any scheduled deliveries

01:53:33such as newspapers,

01:53:34magazines,

01:53:35or bills as well.

01:53:38Before you leave the house,

01:53:40take photos

01:53:41of your valuable items

01:53:42such as jewelry,

01:53:43artwork,

01:53:44and electronic devices,

01:53:46as well as record

01:53:47their models

01:53:48and serial numbers.

01:53:49This will not only

01:53:50help you stop burglars

01:53:51from breaking into

01:53:52your house in any way,

01:53:53but it will also

01:53:54come in handy

01:53:55if they indeed

01:53:56do break in

01:53:57and steal stuff.

01:53:59This way,

01:54:00you will know

01:54:01what's missing

01:54:02from your collection

01:54:03and will be able

01:54:04to show pictures

01:54:05to the police,

01:54:06which in return

01:54:07will allow them

01:54:08to locate

01:54:09the stolen items.

01:54:11Burglars often

01:54:12look around

01:54:13to try and find

01:54:14a ladder,

01:54:15any garden equipment,

01:54:16or any store tool

01:54:17that will help them

01:54:18break a door

01:54:19or window

01:54:20to get inside

01:54:21your house.

01:54:22That's why you should

01:54:23securely lock stuff

01:54:24like these

01:54:25inside sheds

01:54:26or garages.

01:54:27Once you do that,

01:54:28it will become

01:54:29much harder

01:54:30for the burglars

01:54:31to figure out ways

01:54:32to break things

01:54:33or climb to windows.

01:54:34And while they do that,

01:54:35someone can notice

01:54:36their suspicious activity

01:54:38and make them run away

01:54:39without completing

01:54:40their crime.

01:54:43Even if you're living

01:54:44in a place

01:54:45with hot weather,

01:54:46never ever leave

01:54:47windows open

01:54:48in rooms that you're

01:54:49not using,

01:54:50even if you're at home.

01:54:51And make sure

01:54:52they're all closed tight

01:54:53before leaving the house.

01:54:54You can always

01:54:55use window locks

01:54:56and replace

01:54:57fly screens

01:54:58with security meshes.

01:55:00After the holiday ends,

01:55:02it's important

01:55:03that you don't

01:55:04pile the boxes

01:55:05with expensive presents

01:55:06outside your house

01:55:07near the trash bin.

01:55:09If you do,

01:55:10the burglars

01:55:11will not only learn

01:55:12what you've received,

01:55:13but will also get tempted

01:55:14to break in.

01:55:15Especially if they see

01:55:16you have an item

01:55:17they want.

01:55:19They might also assume

01:55:20that you will likely

01:55:21replace the stolen item

01:55:22and this may

01:55:23encourage them

01:55:24to break in

01:55:25for a second time.

01:55:27What you should do instead

01:55:28is to cut the packages

01:55:29before throwing them

01:55:30into the trash.

01:55:32Or you can also

01:55:33burn them in the fireplace

01:55:34to keep the house

01:55:35cozy and safe.

01:55:38Last,

01:55:39but not least,

01:55:40it's always beneficial

01:55:41to have an intruder alarm

01:55:43no matter what

01:55:44time of year it is.

01:55:46And just having it

01:55:47is not enough.

01:55:48You have to remember

01:55:49to use it.

01:55:51Unfortunately,

01:55:52many people

01:55:53who have an alarm

01:55:54don't bother setting it

01:55:55unless they're going

01:55:56on vacation.

01:55:57Setting your alarm

01:55:58should become a habit.

01:56:00Make sure to use it

01:56:01whenever you go out

01:56:02as well as

01:56:03whenever you come in

01:56:04since there's always

01:56:05a chance that

01:56:06burglars might break in

01:56:07while you're sleeping

01:56:08in your bed too.

01:56:10So,

01:56:11have you checked all the

01:56:12precautions off your list?

01:56:13Good!

01:56:14Then happy

01:56:15and safe holidays!

01:56:34When the entire house

01:56:35starts shaking

01:56:36and groaning,

01:56:37terrified,

01:56:38you run outside

01:56:39and just as you turn around

01:56:40in your front yard,

01:56:42you see your lovely home

01:56:43fall apart.

01:56:45You walk to the pile of debris

01:56:46that used to be your house

01:56:48and inspect it

01:56:49to find out

01:56:50what could have happened.

01:56:51And then you see it,

01:56:52a giant swarm of insects

01:56:54flying over

01:56:55the crumbling remains.

01:56:57And you remember,

01:56:58you've seen them

01:56:59in and out of your home

01:57:00for years

01:57:01but didn't pay attention.

01:57:03If you had,

01:57:04you would have known

01:57:05that they were

01:57:06flying carpenter ants

01:57:07and your house

01:57:08had been in danger

01:57:09for a long time.

01:57:11Carpenter ants

01:57:12only fly for a short period of time

01:57:14in late spring

01:57:15or early summer

01:57:16when the weather conditions

01:57:17are good enough.

01:57:18It's their mating season.

01:57:20At this time,

01:57:21they fly in swarms

01:57:22around the house

01:57:23and are most visible.

01:57:25During the rest of the year,

01:57:26they behave almost like

01:57:27normal ants,

01:57:28hiding inside the holes

01:57:29and nooks of the house.

01:57:31And I say almost

01:57:32because they do

01:57:33one thing

01:57:34that's harmful to you.

01:57:35They basically

01:57:36eat your home

01:57:37from the inside.

01:57:39Carpenter ants,

01:57:40as the name implies,

01:57:41like wood a lot.

01:57:43Moist or rotting wood

01:57:44is their first choice.

01:57:46It's easier to chew through

01:57:47to make their tunnels.

01:57:48But if they encounter

01:57:49a good and sturdy

01:57:50piece of wood,

01:57:51they won't stop either.

01:57:53It'll just hold them

01:57:54for a bit longer.

01:57:56As the tunnel system grows,

01:57:57more ants appear

01:57:58from the eggs

01:57:59their queen lays

01:58:00her entire life.

01:58:01And after a few years,

01:58:03the colony consists

01:58:04of thousands,

01:58:05if not millions,

01:58:06of ants.

01:58:07While your house

01:58:08looks like a piece of cheese,

01:58:09with you none the wiser.

01:58:12When the flying ants appear,

01:58:13it's a sign

01:58:14that the colony

01:58:15has already grown

01:58:16to an enormous size.

01:58:18And your home

01:58:19is in grave danger.

01:58:20Most likely,

01:58:21there's a whole

01:58:22ant palace

01:58:23underneath your house

01:58:24and within all

01:58:25its wooden parts,

01:58:26from walls to the roof.

01:58:28Just a few years more

01:58:29and the structural damage

01:58:30will become too much,

01:58:31leading to disaster.

01:58:33So if you see

01:58:34swarms of flying insects

01:58:35inside your home,

01:58:37call pest control

01:58:38immediately.

01:58:40The bullet ant

01:58:41is the largest

01:58:42of all the ant species.

01:58:44Still, despite being

01:58:45the biggest,

01:58:46they grow to no larger

01:58:47than the size of a penny.

01:58:49The bullet ant

01:58:50is most likely to be found

01:58:51in countries such as

01:58:52Nicaragua and Paraguay,

01:58:54deep within the rainforests.

01:58:56It might be small,

01:58:57but it has a big bite.

01:58:59The bite of a bullet ant

01:59:00is up to 30 times

01:59:01more painful

01:59:02than the sting

01:59:03of a wasp or a bee.

01:59:05Locals sometimes refer

01:59:06to the small insect

01:59:07as the 24-hour ant

01:59:10because you'll experience

01:59:11an entire day

01:59:12of discomfort

01:59:13after their bite.

01:59:15Despite the unpleasant feeling,

01:59:16the bite of a bullet ant

01:59:17isn't too dangerous

01:59:19and should heal

01:59:20within a week.

01:59:21These ants have

01:59:22a peculiar habit

01:59:23that might make it easy

01:59:24to avoid their powerful bite.

01:59:26Bullet ants release

01:59:27a strong and disgusting stench

01:59:29to drive away predators.

01:59:31So, if you ever find yourself

01:59:32trekking through the rainforest

01:59:34and smell an intensely

01:59:35unpleasant odor,

01:59:37run.

01:59:39There are just shy

01:59:40of 300 different species

01:59:41of fire ants

01:59:42all across the world.

01:59:44All the species

01:59:45have the same powerful bite.

01:59:47They're tiny insects

01:59:48who travel in large colonies

01:59:50and have a distinct

01:59:51light brown color,

01:59:52almost red.

01:59:54Fire ants are most commonly

01:59:55found in the United States.

01:59:57And are attracted to food.

01:59:59They tend to crash

02:00:00a lot of picnics

02:00:01that they're not invited to.

02:00:03Fire ant bites

02:00:04are incredibly itchy

02:00:06but not very dangerous.

02:00:08Running the bites

02:00:09under some cold water

02:00:10should help to soothe

02:00:11the itchiness

02:00:12and the bite should go away

02:00:13in a week or so.

02:00:15If you have a more severe

02:00:16reaction than itchiness,

02:00:17make sure to seek

02:00:18urgent advice

02:00:19from your doctor.

02:00:21Now, velvet ants

02:00:22aren't ants at all.

02:00:24They're a kind of

02:00:25wingless wasp

02:00:26that just looks

02:00:27a lot like ants.

02:00:28These bugs

02:00:29don't form large colonies

02:00:31and usually live alone

02:00:32hiding in tall grass.

02:00:34This behavior

02:00:35has given them

02:00:36another nickname,

02:00:37cow ants.

02:00:38Because when a cow

02:00:39is grazing nearby,

02:00:40it might step on

02:00:41a velvet ant

02:00:42and get a painful bite

02:00:43in return.

02:00:45Humans also get

02:00:46bitten sometimes,

02:00:47especially if they

02:00:48walk barefoot.

02:00:50Velvet ants are venomous

02:00:51but their venom

02:00:52is less potent

02:00:53than that of bees

02:00:54so it's not really dangerous.

02:00:56Still, the pain

02:00:57from such a bite

02:00:58is serious

02:00:59and if you want to

02:01:00squash this bug,

02:01:01good luck!

02:01:02They have an

02:01:03unusually tough carapace

02:01:04that protects them

02:01:05from other stinging insects

02:01:06and even birds.

02:01:09Termites are the scare

02:01:10of all things wooden

02:01:11and of ants too.

02:01:13When ants encroach

02:01:14on their territory,

02:01:16termites go out

02:01:17of their notorious mounds

02:01:18and give back

02:01:19more than they receive.

02:01:21The insects are

02:01:22basically blind

02:01:23but their heads

02:01:24are equipped with

02:01:25natural spit fire.

02:01:27They spit acid

02:01:28at their foes,

02:01:29driving them away

02:01:30quicker than they got there.

02:01:31Don't even think

02:01:32of getting your fingers

02:01:33in the way

02:01:34of that acidic stream.

02:01:35It's a really

02:01:36unpleasant feeling.

02:01:38Speaking of spitting,

02:01:39bombardier beetles

02:01:40are the best at that.

02:01:42The look of this bug

02:01:43is menacing enough itself

02:01:44but when it feels threatened,

02:01:46it will give out

02:01:47a loud pop

02:01:48and spray the enemy

02:01:49with boiling hot liquid.

02:01:51There's a chamber

02:01:52inside the bug's belly

02:01:53that keeps two substances

02:01:54for that.

02:01:56When they mix

02:01:57before spraying,

02:01:58they react with each other

02:01:59and quickly get really hot.

02:02:01Even birds

02:02:02are in big trouble

02:02:03if they get into

02:02:04the beetle's way.

02:02:05And other insects

02:02:06simply have no chance

02:02:07against it.

02:02:09Tarantula hawks

02:02:10are long, thin insects

02:02:11with beautiful

02:02:12rust-colored wings

02:02:13and yellow antennae.

02:02:15They tend to be found

02:02:16in rainforests

02:02:17across Asia,

02:02:18America and Africa.

02:02:20They like to live alone

02:02:21and make their homes

02:02:22by burrowing into the ground.

02:02:24If you ever come across

02:02:25a tarantula hawk,

02:02:26be sure to move away

02:02:27very slowly.

02:02:29These insects only attack

02:02:30if they sense a threat.

02:02:32Tarantula hawks

02:02:33are thought to have

02:02:34one of the most painful

02:02:35stings in the world.

02:02:36The pain of the

02:02:37tarantula hawk sting

02:02:38is incredibly intense

02:02:39and lasts for

02:02:40three to four minutes.

02:02:42After these minutes

02:02:43have passed,

02:02:44the sting won't require

02:02:45any urgent care

02:02:46and should heal

02:02:47on its own.

02:02:48The yellow jacket

02:02:49is a dangerous

02:02:50species of wasp

02:02:51that can be found

02:02:52all over the world.

02:02:54They are named

02:02:55for their distinctive

02:02:56yellow and black patterns.

02:02:57The yellow

02:02:58is a striking neon color,

02:02:59much brighter

02:03:00than a normal wasp.

02:03:02Yellow jackets

02:03:03live in large colonies

02:03:04and build their nests

02:03:05in trees,

02:03:06bushes

02:03:07and even underground.

02:03:08If you come across

02:03:09a yellow jacket nest,

02:03:10move away slowly

02:03:11and be careful

02:03:12not to threaten

02:03:13or irritate the wasps.

02:03:15The sting of a yellow jacket

02:03:16definitely isn't

02:03:17a pleasant feeling.

02:03:19The Japanese hornet

02:03:20is the largest species

02:03:21of hornet in the world.

02:03:23The Japanese hornets

02:03:24have a yellow

02:03:25and black striped pattern,

02:03:26just like the yellow jacket.

02:03:28What makes them

02:03:29distinguishable

02:03:30from bees and wasps

02:03:31is their size

02:03:32and shape.

02:03:33The Japanese hornet

02:03:34is much larger

02:03:35and thinner

02:03:36than a bumblebee

02:03:37and much longer

02:03:38than a wasp.

02:03:39These hornets,

02:03:40of course,

02:03:41live in Japan,

02:03:42where they travel

02:03:43in colonies

02:03:44of up to 700 members.

02:03:45People who have

02:03:46previously been stung

02:03:47by the Japanese hornet

02:03:48often say

02:03:49it's like being struck

02:03:50by a red hot poker.

02:03:51If you're ever

02:03:52unfortunate enough

02:03:53to be stung

02:03:54by one of these insects,

02:03:55immediately call for help.

02:03:56And while you wait

02:03:57for the doctors,

02:03:58wash the sting

02:03:59with cold water.

02:04:01Asian giant hornets

02:04:02live mostly

02:04:03in Asian countries,

02:04:04but they were reported

02:04:05in North America

02:04:06in 2019.

02:04:08These beasts are big,

02:04:09yellow,

02:04:10and vicious.

02:04:11It's impossible

02:04:12to confuse a giant hornet

02:04:13with any other

02:04:14bee or wasp.

02:04:16They are much larger

02:04:17and a lot more aggressive.

02:04:19But the worst thing

02:04:20about them is their stinger,

02:04:21which is more than

02:04:22three times longer

02:04:23than that of a honeybee.

02:04:25The stinger contains

02:04:26a really potent venom.

02:04:28And several stings

02:04:29from an Asian giant hornet

02:04:30can bring down

02:04:31even a large animal

02:04:32and human too.

02:04:34And if that wasn't enough,

02:04:35these creatures

02:04:36can even spray their venom

02:04:37aiming at the eyes.

02:04:39Needless to say,

02:04:40that's an unforgettable

02:04:41experience.

02:04:43Okay, let's admit it,

02:04:44all centipedes

02:04:45are terrifying.

02:04:47And perhaps one of the

02:04:48most horrible species

02:04:49is a Texas red-headed centipede.

02:04:52First of all,

02:04:53it looks like it's ascended

02:04:54from your deepest,

02:04:55darkest nightmares.

02:04:57A black sectioned body,

02:04:58dozens of yellowish legs

02:04:59that look more like claws,

02:05:01and a red head

02:05:02with two long prongs.

02:05:04That's a picture enough

02:05:05to make me run for it

02:05:06in a split second.

02:05:09Being pretty large,

02:05:10these crawlers

02:05:11have a voracious appetite,

02:05:13munching on toads,

02:05:14lizards,

02:05:15and an occasional rat.

02:05:17Sometimes, when desperate,

02:05:18they can even catch a bat

02:05:19right in the middle of a flight.

02:05:22And of course,

02:05:23red-headed centipedes

02:05:24are venomous,

02:05:25fitting for such an appearance.

02:05:27Luckily,

02:05:28they're not interested in humans,

02:05:29and that's mutual.

02:05:32Looking for something disgusting?

02:05:34Well, have you come

02:05:35to the right place?

02:05:36Let me explain.

02:05:39Oh, it's spring cleaning time.

02:05:41You walk around the house

02:05:42humming a merry tune

02:05:43when you hear

02:05:44a faint buzzing noise.

02:05:46You stop and strain your ears

02:05:47and here it goes again,

02:05:49seemingly from behind

02:05:50the wall in the kitchen.

02:05:52You come closer

02:05:53and notice a brown spot

02:05:54on the wall

02:05:55that wasn't there

02:05:56just yesterday.

02:05:57You touch the spot

02:05:58and oh, the horror!

02:06:00The drywall sinks inside

02:06:01beneath your fingers,

02:06:03and an entire cloud of wasps

02:06:04fly out of the hole,

02:06:06buzzing indignantly.

02:06:08You run for your life,

02:06:09and the wasps chase you outside

02:06:10for disturbing their nest.

02:06:12When you're far enough,

02:06:13the buzzing cloud

02:06:14returns into the house.

02:06:15It seems it's their home now,

02:06:16not yours.

02:06:18It might sound like some movie,

02:06:20but in fact,

02:06:21wasps do build their nests

02:06:22in houses,

02:06:23especially wooden ones.

02:06:25They prefer dark,

02:06:26enclosed spaces,

02:06:27so they can make a home

02:06:28in a tree hollow,

02:06:30a compost box,

02:06:31a shed,

02:06:32or your very own attic.

02:06:34Probably the worst thing

02:06:35is that you're likely

02:06:36not to notice

02:06:37a wasp infestation

02:06:39inside your house

02:06:40until it's too late.

02:06:42In spring,

02:06:43wasp queens migrate

02:06:44to find a new home

02:06:45and lay their eggs.

02:06:47If one of them

02:06:48likes your house,

02:06:49it will crawl inside

02:06:50some cozy, dark nook

02:06:51and hide there.

02:06:53Within a week or so,

02:06:54the first baby wasps

02:06:55will be born,

02:06:57and if the space

02:06:58is too confined,

02:06:59they'll start gnawing

02:07:00on the wooden parts of it

02:07:01to make room

02:07:02for their growing colony.

02:07:04It might take a few years

02:07:05before you notice

02:07:06the symptoms

02:07:07of an infestation, though.

02:07:09Wasps are believed

02:07:10to return to the same place

02:07:11every year

02:07:12because they leave behind

02:07:13their pheromones.

02:07:15And the colony

02:07:16will be growing

02:07:17with every passing year, too.

02:07:19Wasps will be munching

02:07:20through wooden boards

02:07:22and even plaster

02:07:23to make themselves comfortable,

02:07:24and you might hear

02:07:25their rustling and buzzing

02:07:26while they're at work.

02:07:28If you do hear

02:07:29strange sounds

02:07:30from behind your walls,

02:07:31don't wait long

02:07:32and call pest control.

02:07:34It means the colony

02:07:35is already big enough

02:07:36to cause you trouble.

02:07:38In the worst-case scenario,

02:07:39the innards of your house

02:07:40might be chock-full

02:07:41of wasps by then.

02:07:43The last and most obvious

02:07:44symptom of an infestation,

02:07:46though,

02:07:47is when you see brown spots

02:07:48or streaks

02:07:49on your drywall.

02:07:51That means the wasps

02:07:52are already a hair's breath

02:07:53away from you

02:07:54and are about to break

02:07:55inside your living space.

02:07:57They can easily

02:07:58chew through drywall,

02:08:00and you might end up

02:08:01meeting the unexpected guests

02:08:02at night

02:08:03or while having dinner.

02:08:05Wasps are probably

02:08:06the worst pest

02:08:07to be infested with.

02:08:09Not only do they

02:08:10undermine your abode,

02:08:11but they're also

02:08:12very protective

02:08:13of their territory.

02:08:15If they break outside

02:08:16of their space

02:08:17between the walls

02:08:18and into your house proper,

02:08:19they'll immediately

02:08:20attack you

02:08:21as an intruder.

02:08:22How rude!

02:08:23And wasp stings

02:08:24aren't to be trifled with,

02:08:25especially if you

02:08:26have an allergy.

02:08:28There are numerous

02:08:29species of wasps

02:08:30that can dwell

02:08:31inside people's homes,

02:08:32but perhaps the most

02:08:33vicious ones

02:08:34are yellow jackets.

02:08:36They have a distinct

02:08:37bright yellow

02:08:38and black striped body,

02:08:39are bigger than other wasps,

02:08:40and their sting

02:08:41is much more unpleasant.

02:08:43Add to that

02:08:44their natural aggressiveness,

02:08:45and you get

02:08:46a flying insect

02:08:47that you don't want

02:08:48to meet at all.

02:08:50Still,

02:08:51if you notice

02:08:52any of the symptoms

02:08:53of wasp infestation,

02:08:54make sure you don't

02:08:55take any action

02:08:56on your own

02:08:57and call the professionals.

02:08:59Working with strong chemicals

02:09:00like pesticides

02:09:01is unsafe,

02:09:02and in addition,

02:09:03you can do yourself

02:09:04more harm than good

02:09:05if you don't know

02:09:06exactly what you're doing.

02:09:08It takes skill

02:09:09and knowledge

02:09:10to get rid of

02:09:11all the pests in your house,

02:09:12and if you leave

02:09:13just a couple of wasps,

02:09:14especially the queen,

02:09:15all your efforts

02:09:16might be in vain.

02:09:18So leave it to the experts.

02:09:21A more inconspicuous

02:09:22but no less dangerous

02:09:23bug that you don't

02:09:24want to have at home either

02:09:26is a wood borer.

02:09:28There are dozens

02:09:29of different species

02:09:30of those too,

02:09:31and some are no more

02:09:32than a nuisance,

02:09:33while others can be

02:09:34pretty destructive.

02:09:36Wood borers get their name

02:09:37for, well,

02:09:38boring wood.

02:09:39As in eating holes in it.

02:09:41When these bugs are ready

02:09:42to lay their eggs,

02:09:43they find some cozy place

02:09:45with lots of timber around,

02:09:46such as beneath your wood flooring,

02:09:48for instance,

02:09:49and rest there.

02:09:51The hatching larvae

02:09:52are hungry,

02:09:53so they start munching

02:09:54on the delicious wood

02:09:55their caring mom

02:09:56left them on.

02:09:57They can eat almost 24-7

02:09:59and only stop

02:10:00when they finally mature

02:10:01and are ready to go

02:10:02explore the world outside.

02:10:04As they do,

02:10:05they leave small exit holes

02:10:07in the wooden items

02:10:08they'd been living in.

02:10:10The danger is that

02:10:11these beetles are silent

02:10:12as opposed to wasps,

02:10:13so you won't hear a thing

02:10:15while they're snacking

02:10:16on your favorite cupboard.

02:10:18The first sign

02:10:19of their presence

02:10:20you're likely to notice

02:10:21is the exit hole,

02:10:22and that means

02:10:23the wood borer

02:10:24has already done

02:10:25some damage inside.

02:10:27While most species of borers

02:10:28don't do much harm

02:10:29to your dwelling

02:10:30except for those exit holes,

02:10:32some of them

02:10:33can be a huge trouble.

02:10:35For example,

02:10:36the European house borer

02:10:37can do a lot of damage

02:10:38to an older house

02:10:39if it decides

02:10:40to lay its eggs there.

02:10:42Although these bugs

02:10:43like to feed on sapwood,

02:10:44which is more likely

02:10:45in newer houses,

02:10:46they can still make nests

02:10:47in older ones too.

02:10:49And, given that

02:10:50the European house borer

02:10:51is pretty big,

02:10:52up to about 3 quarters of an inch,

02:10:54the exit holes it leaves

02:10:56are quite large

02:10:57and noticeable too.

02:10:59Other borers still,

02:11:00like the Queensland pine beetle,

02:11:02native to Australia,

02:11:03often eat through older houses,

02:11:05undermining

02:11:06their structure completely.

02:11:08If you happen to have

02:11:09an infestation of these guys,

02:11:11the best course of action

02:11:12is to call pest control

02:11:13immediately.

02:11:15The only good news,

02:11:16perhaps,

02:11:17is that wood borers

02:11:18don't attack humans.

02:11:19Well, that's something.

02:11:21Now, these bugs

02:11:22won't eat you

02:11:23or your house,

02:11:24but having them

02:11:25inside your home

02:11:26is still unpleasant

02:11:27and dangerous.

02:11:28You know them well.

02:11:30Cockroaches.

02:11:31And, if you've seen

02:11:32one in your house

02:11:33during the day,

02:11:34I've got bad news for you.

02:11:35There are already

02:11:36dozens,

02:11:37if not hundreds,

02:11:38of these pests

02:11:39crawling around the place.

02:11:41Cockroaches are

02:11:42nocturnal creatures,

02:11:43and seeing one or two

02:11:44in your kitchen

02:11:45when you come for

02:11:46a midnight snack

02:11:47is not that bad yet.

02:11:49But, when they appear

02:11:50in broad daylight,

02:11:51it means some numbers

02:11:52of their colony

02:11:53are already growing desperate.

02:11:56It would do you good

02:11:57to call pest control

02:11:58fast in that case.

02:12:01Cockroaches prefer

02:12:02to live in places

02:12:03where there's plenty of food

02:12:04water,

02:12:05and human environment

02:12:06to snuggle into.

02:12:08This is a perfect description

02:12:09of an older human dwelling.

02:12:11There's more than enough space

02:12:12for roaches to hide

02:12:13and prosper,

02:12:15and people themselves

02:12:16provide all the food

02:12:17and water the pests need.

02:12:19Their favorite snacks

02:12:20are meat, starch,

02:12:21and sweet stuff,

02:12:22but they don't mind

02:12:23ransacking your garbage bin

02:12:24or pantry.

02:12:26They won't eat

02:12:27through your walls

02:12:28or furniture,

02:12:29and in that regard

02:12:30they're pretty harmless.

02:12:31But, cockroaches are known

02:12:32carriers of various

02:12:33dangerous germs.

02:12:35If a cockroach rummaged in,

02:12:36let's say,

02:12:37your sugar bowl,

02:12:38and then you put that sugar

02:12:39into your tea,

02:12:40you've got a chance

02:12:41of contracting something nasty.

02:12:44And, of course,

02:12:45the more roaches there are

02:12:46in your house,

02:12:47the higher this possibility is.

02:12:51It's not hard

02:12:52to recognize

02:12:53a cockroach infestation.

02:12:55The first sign

02:12:56you should look out for

02:12:57is the smell.

02:12:58Roaches emit

02:12:59odorous substances

02:13:00into the air,

02:13:01making your home smell

02:13:02oily and musty.

02:13:04The stronger the odor,

02:13:05the more pests there are,

02:13:06so don't hesitate

02:13:07to call the specialist

02:13:08even if you haven't seen

02:13:09a single cockroach yet.

02:13:12A much more significant symptom

02:13:13of their presence

02:13:14in your house

02:13:15is finding shed roach skin

02:13:16around the place.

02:13:18They have a chitin carapace

02:13:19that they replace

02:13:20from time to time

02:13:21as they grow.

02:13:22So, if you find one,

02:13:23it means there's at least

02:13:24an entire cockroach family

02:13:25somewhere around.

02:13:28But, much more likely,

02:13:29there's a whole colony already.

02:13:32Finally,

02:13:33nothing can be more compelling

02:13:34than seeing a live cockroach

02:13:36with your own eyes, right?

02:13:38If you notice a grown one,

02:13:39that might be good news

02:13:40for you yet.

02:13:42Roaches habitually travel

02:13:43in search of the best place

02:13:44to live in,

02:13:45so when there's an adult cockroach

02:13:47in your house

02:13:48that you see at night,

02:13:49it might still not have begun

02:13:50a family of its own.

02:13:53But, if you enter the kitchen

02:13:54and see one or more

02:13:55smaller cockroaches,

02:13:57well, that's bad luck.

02:13:59It means their parents

02:14:00are somewhere inside your house,

02:14:01as well as their siblings.

02:14:03By the way,

02:14:04although the kitchen is,

02:14:05by all means,

02:14:06the most fruitful place

02:14:07for these creepers,

02:14:08you might also spot them

02:14:09in your bathroom

02:14:10while taking a shower.

02:14:14Roaches find delight

02:14:15in munching on soap,

02:14:17so it's no surprise

02:14:18they crawl into this warm

02:14:19and moist room of your house.

02:14:22Well, I find this whole thing

02:14:23disgusting.

02:14:24Have a good day!

02:14:32Hey there, car owners.

02:14:34Gee,

02:14:35do I have an important

02:14:36message for you?

02:14:37You see, our cars are like

02:14:38our trusty sidekicks,

02:14:39always by our side,

02:14:40even in the most

02:14:41public places.

02:14:42But sometimes we come back

02:14:43to find unexpected surprises

02:14:45waiting for us.

02:14:46Try to imagine yourself

02:14:47strolling up to your

02:14:48four-wheeled companion,

02:14:49and there it is,

02:14:50a flyer,

02:14:52taunting you from

02:14:53under the wiper,

02:14:54or, heaven forbid,

02:14:55a parking ticket

02:14:56just begging for your

02:14:57attention on the windshield.

02:14:58We've all been there, right?

02:14:59Well,

02:15:00hold on to your

02:15:01steering wheels because

02:15:02authorities have a

02:15:03brand new tip for you,

02:15:04and it's a real gem.

02:15:05If you see something

02:15:06on your car that

02:15:07doesn't belong,

02:15:08don't remove it

02:15:09with your bare hand.

02:15:10Intrigued?

02:15:12You see,

02:15:13police forces have been

02:15:14keeping a watchful eye

02:15:15on all things car-related,

02:15:16and they're not just

02:15:17about catching speedsters

02:15:18and enforcing

02:15:19traffic rules.

02:15:20They've got our backs

02:15:21when it comes to

02:15:22unveiling the latest

02:15:23tricks of the trade.

02:15:24Take Arlington,

02:15:25Virginia, for example.

02:15:26The authorities there

02:15:27recently noticed

02:15:28a spike in

02:15:29driver-side airbag thefts.

02:15:31To combat this madness,

02:15:32the police advised

02:15:33folks to park in

02:15:34well-lit areas,

02:15:35lock their vehicles,

02:15:36stash away their

02:15:37valuables,

02:15:38and why not throw in

02:15:39a steering wheel locking

02:15:40device for good measure?

02:15:41Some car thieves

02:15:42have also discovered

02:15:43a new superpower,

02:15:44using their smartphone

02:15:45cameras to peek

02:15:46into your car.

02:15:47It's like they have

02:15:48x-ray vision or something.

02:15:49These sneaky people

02:15:50can bypass the

02:15:51privacy tint in

02:15:52your car windows

02:15:53and get a clear view

02:15:54of your treasures,

02:15:55all without even

02:15:56taking a photo.

02:15:57Smartphones these

02:15:58days, huh?

02:16:00In response,

02:16:01authorities launched

02:16:02a Stow It,

02:16:03Don't Show It

02:16:04campaign,

02:16:05reminding everyone

02:16:06to remove their

02:16:07valuables from sight

02:16:08or, at the very least,

02:16:09stash them away.

02:16:11But wait,

02:16:12there's more.

02:16:13Officers want us

02:16:14to be extra cautious

02:16:15about a new threat

02:16:16lurking around our

02:16:17vehicles.

02:16:18You know how it goes.

02:16:19Leaves, litter,

02:16:20and leaflets often

02:16:21find their way onto

02:16:22our beloved cars.

02:16:23Usually, we'd think

02:16:24nothing of it and

02:16:25simply give our

02:16:26valuables away before

02:16:27zooming off.

02:16:28However, you should

02:16:29think twice before

02:16:30reaching out with

02:16:31your bare hands.

02:16:32Even if it's just to

02:16:33grab a seemingly

02:16:34innocent piece of

02:16:35trash.

02:16:36Why all the fuss,

02:16:37you might wonder?

02:16:38Well, let's take a

02:16:39peek at an incident

02:16:40that unfolded in

02:16:41Houston, Texas.

02:16:42Picture this.

02:16:43One woman,

02:16:44fresh from

02:16:45celebrating her

02:16:46birthday at a

02:16:47local restaurant,

02:16:48heads back to her

02:16:49car, only to find

02:16:50a napkin sticking

02:16:51out of her car

02:16:52door handle.

02:16:53Now, at first,

02:16:54she didn't think

02:16:55it was a napkin.

02:16:56She casually

02:16:57removed the

02:16:58napkin, thinking

02:16:59it's just some

02:17:00random trash.

02:17:01But as it turns out,

02:17:02things then took a

02:17:03crazy turn.

02:17:04Not long after

02:17:05handling that

02:17:06suspiciously placed

02:17:07napkin, she started

02:17:08feeling some tingling

02:17:09in her fingertips.

02:17:10And before she knew

02:17:11it, her whole arm

02:17:12joins the tingle

02:17:13party, leaving her

02:17:14feeling a bit numb.

02:17:15She got all light

02:17:16headed and even

02:17:17struggled to breathe.

02:17:18Being a responsible

02:17:19person, her husband

02:17:20dialed up 911 in

02:17:21a jiffy.

02:17:22Off she went to

02:17:23the hospital, racing

02:17:24back and forth between

02:17:25the hospital and

02:17:26the amusement park.

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02:17:28the emergency

02:17:29room, where she was

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02:21:45Now, I know what you're thinking

02:21:47But what if I'm wrong

02:21:48and it turns out to be

02:21:49a false alarm?

02:21:50We all should be

02:21:51about good faith

02:21:52and nobody should

02:21:53blame you for a moment

02:21:54if it turns out to be

02:21:55a false alarm

02:21:56Better safe than sorry, right?

02:22:10So, you found

02:22:11your first grey hair

02:22:12and you have

02:22:13a huge desire

02:22:14to pull it out

02:22:15and keep it as a souvenir

02:22:16But the all-knowing

02:22:17grandma stops you

02:22:18from doing that

02:22:19since everybody knows

02:22:20two new hairs

02:22:21will grow in its place

02:22:23It's one of the

02:22:24most popular myths

02:22:25that have been

02:22:26going around for years

02:22:28When you pluck out

02:22:29a hair,

02:22:30the follicle

02:22:31still stays where it was

02:22:32and it will produce

02:22:33a substitute soon enough

02:22:35But it doesn't have

02:22:36the superpower

02:22:37to multiply

02:22:38so you'll get

02:22:39just one new grey hair

02:22:41The new hair

02:22:42might even be darker

02:22:43and the hair follicle

02:22:44might produce

02:22:45another pigment this time

02:22:47If you go too far

02:22:48with plucking,

02:22:49though,

02:22:50you might no longer

02:22:51have any hair

02:22:52in that very spot

02:22:54Are you afraid

02:22:55of using your cell phone

02:22:56at the gas pump

02:22:57because it might

02:22:58cause an explosion?

02:23:00Well,

02:23:01there hasn't been

02:23:02a single documented case

02:23:03of a phone

02:23:04giving off

02:23:05a static electrical charge

02:23:06and causing a tragedy

02:23:08All the no cell phone

02:23:09signs at gas stations

02:23:10are a precaution

02:23:11Electronic materials

02:23:12aren't welcome there

02:23:14because they might

02:23:15cause static electricity

02:23:16and be a source of danger

02:23:18Plus,

02:23:19you should be

02:23:20100% alert

02:23:21whenever you're driving

02:23:23Chatting or texting

02:23:24while fueling up

02:23:25might cause

02:23:26some bad consequences

02:23:27like driving away

02:23:28with a gas pump

02:23:29in your car

02:23:31A viral video

02:23:32made millions of people

02:23:33believe

02:23:34that if you see

02:23:35a wire tied to

02:23:36your car door handle,

02:23:37you gotta call

02:23:38the police immediately

02:23:40According to the author,

02:23:41kidnappers use this trick

02:23:42to distract you

02:23:43and then go after you

02:23:45In reality,

02:23:46there have been

02:23:47no officially recorded cases

02:23:48of anyone

02:23:49getting kidnapped

02:23:50this way

02:23:52This urban legend

02:23:53must come from

02:23:54a 2015 Facebook post

02:23:55which mentioned

02:23:56the wire trick

02:23:57and was debunked

02:23:58soon after it came out

02:24:00The idea lived on,

02:24:01though,

02:24:02and keeps resurfacing

02:24:05It does make sense

02:24:06to look after yourself

02:24:07and follow some

02:24:08simple rules

02:24:09that will let you

02:24:10stay safe on the road

02:24:11anyway

02:24:13You might want to

02:24:14learn some self-defense,

02:24:15park in well-lit areas,

02:24:16and always look around

02:24:17for suspicious things

02:24:18and people

02:24:19before you get

02:24:20in the car

02:24:22Also remember

02:24:23that a lot of

02:24:24similar myths

02:24:25and urban legends

02:24:26are only created

02:24:27to grab your attention

02:24:28and get their authors

02:24:29some likes and shares

02:24:32If you add brown sugar

02:24:33to your coffee,

02:24:34confident that it's

02:24:35healthier than the white option,

02:24:36it's probably

02:24:37not the best idea

02:24:39Brown sugar does

02:24:40contain some minerals,

02:24:41but the amount of them

02:24:42is so tiny

02:24:43that it can't really

02:24:44benefit your health

02:24:46Otherwise,

02:24:47it has the same amount

02:24:48of calories

02:24:49and nutritional value

02:24:50as the white sugar

02:24:52The only difference

02:24:53is in color,

02:24:54flavor,

02:24:55and the manufacturing process

02:24:57Brown sugar

02:24:58doesn't go through

02:24:59that much chemical processing

02:25:01So if you're trying

02:25:02to cut your calories,

02:25:03it doesn't really matter

02:25:04which of the sugar types

02:25:05you add to your food

02:25:08When you press

02:25:09the snooze button

02:25:10in the morning,

02:25:11you're not actually

02:25:12going to get

02:25:13those extra 10 minutes

02:25:14of sleep

02:25:15It does feel good

02:25:16to postpone getting up,

02:25:17but the snooze button

02:25:18makes you feel more tired

02:25:19instead of

02:25:20providing you

02:25:21with extra rest

02:25:23You have your own

02:25:24biological sleep cycle

02:25:25that adjusts

02:25:26to your schedule

02:25:28When you wake up

02:25:29and instantly

02:25:30fall asleep again,

02:25:31your brain gets confused,

02:25:32which is why

02:25:33it will get harder

02:25:34and harder

02:25:35for you to get up

02:25:36You'll get

02:25:37alarm rings

02:25:38for the second

02:25:39or fifth time

02:25:40In the long run,

02:25:41the snooze button

02:25:42may mess with

02:25:43your ability

02:25:44to get high-quality

02:25:45deep sleep

02:25:47Another popular

02:25:48sleep myth

02:25:49is that you

02:25:50swallow up

02:25:51eight spiders

02:25:52every night

02:25:53without knowing

02:25:54Relax,

02:25:55you don't swallow

02:25:56any spiders at all

02:25:57To them,

02:25:58you look like a giant

02:25:59or rather

02:26:00a mountain

02:26:01in the landscape

02:26:02Any sounds

02:26:03you produce while sleeping,

02:26:04like breathing

02:26:05are super scary

02:26:06to them

02:26:07So,

02:26:08all they want to do

02:26:09is stay as far away

02:26:10from you

02:26:11as they can

02:26:13This myth

02:26:14went global

02:26:15after a magazine article

02:26:16that mentioned people

02:26:17easily believe

02:26:18anything they see

02:26:19online

02:26:20Well,

02:26:21the article

02:26:22was right,

02:26:23after all

02:26:24You don't really

02:26:25have to wait

02:26:2630 minutes

02:26:27or longer

02:26:28to swim

02:26:29after lunch

02:26:30This myth

02:26:31has been around

02:26:32for more than a century

02:26:33as it was a rule

02:26:34in the

02:26:35Boy Scout

02:26:36handbook

02:26:37It said that

02:26:38swimming sooner

02:26:39than 90 minutes

02:26:40after food

02:26:41could lead to

02:26:42very dangerous

02:26:43consequences

02:26:44It made many people

02:26:45believe that

02:26:46because digestion

02:26:47diverts blood flow

02:26:48from the muscles

02:26:49to the stomach

02:26:50swimming could

02:26:51prevent the blood

02:26:52flow to the stomach

02:26:53give you cramps

02:26:54and even make you

02:26:55drown

02:26:56In reality,

02:26:57extra blood

02:26:58goes to the stomach

02:26:59but it doesn't

02:27:00affect your arms

02:27:01or legs

02:27:02Food might even

02:27:03provide you

02:27:04with extra energy

02:27:05And don't forget

02:27:06to take enough

02:27:07water with it

02:27:08to stay hydrated

02:27:10Diamonds are

02:27:11super expensive

02:27:12because they are

02:27:13so rare, right?

02:27:14It turns out

02:27:15they aren't as rare

02:27:16as we are made

02:27:17to believe

02:27:18Rubies,

02:27:19emeralds

02:27:20and sapphires

02:27:21are much rarer

02:27:22and far more expensive

02:27:23than diamonds

02:27:24Scientists

02:27:25have even found

02:27:26a way to create

02:27:27artificial diamonds

02:27:28making their

02:27:29production

02:27:30rather easy

02:27:31So,

02:27:32the price

02:27:33people are willing

02:27:34to pay

02:27:35is a result

02:27:36of a super successful

02:27:37marketing campaign

02:27:38from over

02:27:39a century ago

02:27:40The company

02:27:41that mined

02:27:42and sold diamonds

02:27:43spread myths

02:27:44about these gems

02:27:45around the world

02:27:46They convinced

02:27:47everyone on the planet

02:27:48that diamonds

02:27:49are so rare

02:27:50that the price

02:27:51is reasonable

02:27:52Plus,

02:27:53they've turned

02:27:54these rocks

02:27:55into a symbol

02:27:56of love

02:27:57and engagement

02:27:58Movies made us

02:27:59believe

02:28:00all dinosaurs

02:28:01were some

02:28:02dangerous lizard

02:28:03But in reality

02:28:04there were

02:28:05all kinds

02:28:06of dino species

02:28:07Some of them

02:28:08weren't much bigger

02:28:09than a cat

02:28:10or a golden retriever

02:28:11It looks like

02:28:12those smaller species

02:28:13were more numerous

02:28:14than their

02:28:15big relatives

02:28:16Plus,

02:28:17some dinos

02:28:18like T-Rex

02:28:19were even covered

02:28:20with feathers

02:28:21especially in the

02:28:22early stages

02:28:23of their lives

02:28:24The deeper

02:28:25you go

02:28:26inside the ocean

02:28:27the darker it gets

02:28:28until there is

02:28:29no light at all

02:28:30The colors

02:28:31change from

02:28:32blue-green

02:28:33close to the surface

02:28:34to more intense blues

02:28:35and then down

02:28:36to indigo blue

02:28:37and total blackness

02:28:40Well,

02:28:41sunlight penetrates

02:28:42deep waters weekly

02:28:43so technically

02:28:44below 3200 feet

02:28:46there is officially

02:28:47no light

02:28:48But there is

02:28:49another type of light

02:28:50down there

02:28:51It's all about

02:28:52blue and green

02:28:53luminescence

02:28:54It generates light

02:28:55thanks to an enzyme

02:28:56called luciferase

02:28:58It breaks down

02:28:59high energy molecules

02:29:00and produces photons

02:29:01and bacteria

02:29:02and some deep

02:29:03sea fish bodies

02:29:06It seems logical

02:29:07that summers

02:29:08are so warm

02:29:09because our planet

02:29:10gets closer to the sun

02:29:11And winters

02:29:12are so cold

02:29:13because the Earth

02:29:14gets as far

02:29:15from our star

02:29:16as it can be

02:29:17Yet,

02:29:18it's another

02:29:19popular myth

02:29:20When it's summer

02:29:21in the northern hemisphere

02:29:22our planet

02:29:23isn't actually

02:29:24closer to the sun

02:29:25It's the opposite

02:29:26The Earth

02:29:27is at its farthest point

02:29:28from the sun

02:29:29during July

02:29:30and at its closest point

02:29:31during January

02:29:33Summer is warm

02:29:34because the axis

02:29:35of our planet

02:29:36is tilted

02:29:37During its orbit

02:29:38the Earth's tilt

02:29:39allows energy

02:29:40coming from the sun

02:29:41to hit us

02:29:42more directly

02:29:43because the angle

02:29:44is steeper

02:29:46The asteroid belt

02:29:47isn't as dangerous

02:29:48as blockbuster

02:29:49made us believe

02:29:50If you were to

02:29:51travel through

02:29:52it wouldn't be

02:29:53a flight through

02:29:54a dense and chaotic

02:29:55field of rocks

02:29:56smashing into each other

02:29:57The asteroid belt

02:29:58is a zone

02:29:59that's 200 million

02:30:00or 300 million

02:30:01miles away

02:30:02from the sun

02:30:04It's a very isolated

02:30:05and lonely void

02:30:06with much space

02:30:07in between

02:30:08If you pulled

02:30:09all those asteroids

02:30:10from that belt

02:30:11together

02:30:12you'd get a mass

02:30:13that's around 4%

02:30:14of our Moon

02:30:15That's why

02:30:16astronauts

02:30:17get really excited

02:30:18when they see

02:30:19just one asteroid

02:30:20smashing into another one

02:30:22Otherwise

02:30:23space is not

02:30:24that eventful

02:30:28A slice of cheese

02:30:29isn't something

02:30:30you'd expect

02:30:31to find on your

02:30:32parked car

02:30:33As hilarious

02:30:34as it seems

02:30:35it might indicate

02:30:36something quite dangerous

02:30:37One woman

02:30:38detailed such a

02:30:39story online

02:30:40At first

02:30:41she thought

02:30:42she had been

02:30:43pranked by

02:30:44some neighborhood kid

02:30:45She decided

02:30:46to call a friend

02:30:47and ask for help

02:30:48with cleaning the car

02:30:49But once the two

02:30:50ladies started

02:30:51removing the

02:30:52melted cheese

02:30:53they noticed

02:30:54something strange

02:30:55two parking spots

02:30:56In it

02:30:57there was a bunch of

02:30:58men staring at them

02:30:59Since she wasn't

02:31:00alone

02:31:01the woman decided

02:31:02to finish cleaning

02:31:03the car

02:31:04Even though

02:31:05the ladies didn't

02:31:06feel comfortable

02:31:07being watched

02:31:08It took them

02:31:09almost an hour

02:31:10to scrape off

02:31:11the cheese

02:31:12that had already

02:31:13been melted

02:31:14under the heat

02:31:15of the sun

02:31:16She did wonder

02:31:17though if this

02:31:18wasn't a tactic

02:31:19to rob a person

02:31:20Because most

02:31:21people would be

02:31:22so focused

02:31:23on cleaning up

02:31:24the mess

02:31:25She thought

02:31:26it would be

02:31:27too fishy

02:31:28since you

02:31:29wouldn't be able

02:31:30to see suspicious

02:31:31people coming at

02:31:32you in due course

02:31:33She went on

02:31:34to recommend

02:31:35if you ever see

02:31:36a piece of cheese

02:31:37on your car

02:31:38just leave it

02:31:39Your safest bet

02:31:40is to scrub it

02:31:41off at home

02:31:42or to take your

02:31:43vehicle to the

02:31:44nearest car wash

02:31:45They'll know

02:31:46the best way

02:31:47to remove it

02:31:48without ruining

02:31:49the paint

02:31:50The slice of

02:31:51cheese

02:31:52may have easily

02:31:53been a coincidence

02:31:54The best option

02:31:55is to drive away

02:31:56as quickly as

02:31:57possible

02:31:58and get to

02:31:59a safe location

02:32:00It should be

02:32:01well lit

02:32:02and populated

02:32:03Then you can

02:32:04safely remove

02:32:05the objects

02:32:06placed on your car

02:32:07Some people

02:32:08have even found

02:32:09money under

02:32:10their wipers

02:32:11It was probably

02:32:12placed there

02:32:13with the same

02:32:14intent in mind

02:32:15Here's a method

02:32:16some people

02:32:17swear by

02:32:18when it comes

02:32:19to decreasing

02:32:20the odds of

02:32:21getting your car

02:32:22snatched away

02:32:23Some people

02:32:24have even

02:32:25swore by

02:32:26the fact that

02:32:27their car

02:32:28was stolen

02:32:29from them

02:32:30Some people

02:32:31have even

02:32:32swore by

02:32:33the fact that

02:32:34their car

02:32:35was stolen

02:32:36from them

02:32:37Some people

02:32:38have even

02:32:39swore by

02:32:40the fact that

02:32:41their car

02:32:42was stolen

02:32:43from them

02:32:44Some people

02:32:45have even

02:32:46swore by

02:32:47the fact that

02:32:48their car

02:32:49was stolen

02:32:50from them

02:32:51Some people

02:32:52have even

02:32:53swore by

02:32:54the fact that

02:32:55their car

02:32:56was stolen

02:32:57from them

02:32:58Some people

02:32:59have even

02:33:00swore by

02:33:01the fact that

02:33:02their car

02:33:03was stolen

02:33:04from them

02:33:05Some people

02:33:06have even

02:33:07swore by

02:33:08the fact that

02:33:09their car

02:33:10was stolen

02:33:11from them

02:33:12Some people

02:33:13have even

02:33:14swore by

02:33:15the fact that

02:33:16their car

02:33:17was stolen

02:33:18from them

02:33:19Some people

02:33:20have even

02:33:21swore by

02:33:22the fact that

02:33:23their car

02:33:24was stolen

02:33:25from them

02:33:26Some people

02:33:27have even

02:33:28swore by

02:33:29the fact that

02:33:30their car

02:33:31was stolen

02:33:32from them

02:33:33Some people

02:33:34have even

02:33:35swore by

02:33:36the fact that

02:33:37their car

02:33:38was stolen

02:33:39from them

02:33:40Some people

02:33:41have even

02:33:42swore by

02:33:43the fact that

02:33:44their car

02:33:45was stolen

02:33:46from them

02:33:47Some people

02:33:48have even

02:33:49swore by

02:33:50the fact that

02:33:51their car

02:33:52was stolen

02:33:53from them

02:33:54Some people

02:33:55have even

02:33:56swore by

02:33:57the fact that

02:33:58their car

02:33:59was stolen

02:34:00from them

02:34:01Some people

02:34:02have even

02:34:03swore by

02:34:04the fact that

02:34:05their car

02:34:06was stolen

02:34:07from them

02:34:08Some people

02:34:09have even

02:34:10swore by

02:34:11the fact that

02:34:12their car

02:34:13was stolen

02:34:14from them

02:34:15Some people

02:34:16have even

02:34:17swore by

02:34:18the fact that

02:34:19their car

02:34:20was stolen

02:34:21from them

02:34:22Some people

02:34:23have even

02:34:24swore by

02:34:25the fact that

02:34:26their car

02:34:27was stolen

02:34:28from them

02:34:29Some people

02:34:30have even

02:34:31swore by

02:34:32the fact that

02:34:33their car

02:34:34was stolen

02:34:35from them

02:34:36Some people

02:34:37have even

02:34:38swore by

02:34:39the fact that

02:34:40their car

02:34:41was stolen

02:34:42from them

02:34:43Some people

02:34:44have even

02:34:45swore by

02:34:46the fact that

02:34:47their car

02:34:48was stolen

02:34:49from them

02:34:50Some people

02:34:51have even

02:34:52swore by

02:34:53the fact that

02:34:54their car

02:34:55was stolen

02:34:56from them

02:34:57Some people

02:34:58have even

02:34:59swore by

02:35:00the fact that

02:35:01their car

02:35:02was stolen

02:35:03from them

02:35:04Some people

02:35:05have even

02:35:06swore by

02:35:07the fact that

02:35:08their car

02:35:09was stolen

02:35:10from them

02:35:11Some people

02:35:12have even

02:35:13swore by

02:35:14the fact that

02:35:15their car

02:35:16was stolen

02:35:17from them

02:35:18Some people

02:35:19have even

02:35:20swore by

02:35:21the fact that

02:35:22their car

02:35:23was stolen

02:35:24from them

02:35:25Some people

02:35:26have even

02:35:27swore by

02:35:28the fact that

02:35:29their car

02:35:30was stolen

02:35:31from them

02:35:32Some people

02:35:33have even

02:35:34swore by

02:35:35the fact that

02:35:36their car

02:35:37was stolen

02:35:38from them

02:35:39Some people

02:35:40have even

02:35:41swore by

02:35:42the fact that

02:35:43their car

02:35:44was stolen

02:35:45from them

02:35:46Grandparents' scams

02:35:47are really on the rise

02:35:48these days

02:35:49In 2017,

02:35:50the losses from

02:35:51such scams

02:35:52added up to

02:35:53$26 million

02:35:54But in 2018,

02:35:55they almost doubled,

02:35:56reaching $41 million

02:35:58If you find yourself

02:35:59in a similar situation,

02:36:00try not to act

02:36:01immediately

02:36:02Ask the person

02:36:03for some information

02:36:04that could help you

02:36:05verify their identity

02:36:06Also,

02:36:07it might be a good idea

02:36:08to double-check

02:36:09with another family member

02:36:10before sending money

02:36:11to a stranger

02:36:13The Google Voice scam

02:36:14is as easy

02:36:15as it is efficient

02:36:16For scammers,

02:36:17of course

02:36:18Here's what you should

02:36:19look out for

02:36:20You might have posted

02:36:21your phone number

02:36:22on some website

02:36:23for various reasons

02:36:24Maybe you're looking

02:36:25to sell something

02:36:26or offering

02:36:27to perform a service

02:36:28The fraudsters

02:36:29will pick up on

02:36:30this information

02:36:31and rapidly call you

02:36:32asking to verify

02:36:33if you aren't

02:36:34a scammer yourself

02:36:35Talk about

02:36:36reverse psychology

02:36:37You'll be asked

02:36:38to pass on

02:36:39a Google verification code

02:36:40In reality,

02:36:41a Google Voice account

02:36:42is being set up

02:36:43in your name

02:36:44The fraudsters

02:36:45can go on

02:36:46with their scams

02:36:47and pretend

02:36:48to be you

02:36:49while doing it

02:36:50Using the newly

02:36:51created account,

02:36:52rule number one

02:36:53Never share

02:36:54verification codes

02:36:55with anyone

02:36:56Online resumes

02:36:57aren't safe either

02:36:58as they can offer

02:36:59personal information

02:37:00to scammers

02:37:01They will try

02:37:02to contact you

02:37:03pretending to be

02:37:04recruiters

02:37:05Some might even

02:37:06take the time

02:37:07to conduct

02:37:08a job interview

02:37:09Most of them

02:37:10pretend to offer

02:37:11high-paying positions

02:37:12which you'll obviously

02:37:13never get

02:37:14Here's the catch

02:37:15Before they can

02:37:16offer you

02:37:17the documents

02:37:18for employment

02:37:19you'll be asked

02:37:20for money

02:37:21for some participation fee

02:37:22or even for your

02:37:23future home office setup

02:37:24To make sure

02:37:25you're always

02:37:26on the safe side

02:37:27create a different

02:37:28email address

02:37:29which you'll only

02:37:30use for job hunting

02:37:31This way,

02:37:32you can keep

02:37:33your personal email

02:37:34unlisted and safe

02:37:35from any

02:37:36unwanted online scams

02:37:37Always ask recruiters

02:37:38to confirm

02:37:39the information

02:37:40you've heard

02:37:41on the phone

02:37:42or talk to their

02:37:43HR department

02:37:44to confirm

02:37:45that what you're

02:37:46asked to do

02:37:47is according

02:37:48to their policy

02:37:49Bumper stickers

02:37:50on your car

02:37:51give away way more

02:37:52information than you think

02:37:53That custom sticker

02:37:54you made with your dog

02:37:55might show robbers

02:37:56that you're pretty

02:37:57outdoorsy

02:37:58and like to spend

02:37:59a lot of time away

02:38:00from your house

02:38:01or your car

02:38:02leaving them exposed

02:38:03Or that you have

02:38:04enough funds

02:38:05to buy a really

02:38:06expensive dog breed

02:38:07The fact that you

02:38:08have a sticker

02:38:09saying that you

02:38:10have a kid on board

02:38:11I'm easily distracted

02:38:12and always have

02:38:13my hands full

02:38:14It's really easy

02:38:15to steal my car

02:38:18Those stickers

02:38:19that you bring from

02:38:20vacation and place

02:38:21on your car

02:38:22also show that you

02:38:23might be away

02:38:24for a couple of

02:38:25months at a time

02:38:26or that you like

02:38:27to travel long distances

02:38:28If you're proud

02:38:29of your family's

02:38:30activities,

02:38:31don't use bumper

02:38:32stickers to show it

02:38:33It might lure

02:38:34unwanted people

02:38:35and give them

02:38:36unnecessary information

02:38:37like the name

02:38:38of the college

02:38:39you go to

02:38:41It's the same

02:38:42if you're part

02:38:43of a certain profession

02:38:44Thieves can easily

02:38:45assume how many

02:38:46valuables they can

02:38:47find in your car

02:38:48by the amount of money

02:38:49they presume you make

02:38:50Parking decals

02:38:51can even show

02:38:52where you work

02:38:53or live

02:38:54which is something

02:38:55you should never

02:38:56share with strangers

02:38:57The more your car

02:38:58is personalized,

02:38:59the more you'll

02:39:00be remembered

02:39:01It's not always

02:39:02a bad thing

02:39:03but if you ever

02:39:04offend someone

02:39:05in traffic,

02:39:06they'll be more

02:39:07inclined to report

02:39:08you to authorities

02:39:10If you don't

02:39:11intend to keep

02:39:12your car forever,

02:39:13you should consider

02:39:14what it would be like

02:39:15before selling it

02:39:16A lot of bumper

02:39:17stickers on a car

02:39:18can steer buyers away

02:39:19Not to mention,

02:39:20it's a real hassle

02:39:21to remove those decals

02:39:22since they leave

02:39:23a lot of sticky

02:39:24residues behind

02:39:25They can also

02:39:26damage the car's

02:39:27paint layer

02:39:28However,

02:39:29one sticker that

02:39:30can keep thieves away

02:39:31is one suggesting

02:39:32that you have an

02:39:33alarm or tracking

02:39:34system set up

02:39:35in your car

02:39:36You should never

02:39:37keep electronics

02:39:38in your car

02:39:39for longer periods

02:39:40of time

02:39:41Firstly,

02:39:42they can attract

02:39:43unwanted attention

02:39:44from people

02:39:45looking for easy money

02:39:46Not to mention,

02:39:47leaving your phone

02:39:48or charger

02:39:49at extreme temperatures

02:39:50can damage them

02:39:51permanently

02:39:52The fact that you

02:39:53use sunscreen

02:39:54every day

02:39:55is really praiseworthy

02:39:56Just remember

02:39:57not to leave

02:39:58the bottle in the car

02:39:59Leaving sunscreen

02:40:00exposed to the sun

02:40:01can reduce its effects

02:40:02since overheating

02:40:03causes the chemicals

02:40:04to deactivate

02:40:05Specialists recommend

02:40:06that sunscreen

02:40:07be used

02:40:08at temperatures

02:40:09below 77 degrees

02:40:10Fahrenheit

02:40:11You should even

02:40:12keep those driving

02:40:13glasses of yours

02:40:14away from direct sunlight

02:40:15Make sure you

02:40:16place them

02:40:17in your glove box

02:40:18or take them with you

02:40:19when exiting the vehicle

02:40:20Exposure to direct

02:40:21sunlight can damage

02:40:22the lenses

02:40:23and the plastic

02:40:24or metal frame

02:40:25damaging their fit

02:40:26and efficiency

02:40:27against sun rays

02:40:28If you've ever

02:40:29bought hairspray,

02:40:30spray paint,

02:40:31or deodorant

02:40:32you've probably

02:40:33noticed that all

02:40:34these cans have

02:40:35storage temperature

02:40:36You should never

02:40:37leave them exposed

02:40:38to extreme temperatures

02:40:39in your car

02:40:40These bottles

02:40:41can rapidly expand

02:40:42and explode

02:40:43Not to mention

02:40:44their contents

02:40:45can be highly flammable

02:40:46Try not to leave

02:40:47a plastic water bottle

02:40:48in your car either

02:40:49If it's been

02:40:50sitting in the heat

02:40:51you could end up

02:40:52consuming harmful

02:40:53substances

02:40:54like BPA

02:40:55a chemical compound

02:40:56used in manufacturing

02:40:57various types of plastics

02:40:58They can transfer

02:40:59from the plastic

02:41:00into the water

02:41:01after some time

02:41:02That's why

02:41:03even bottled water

02:41:04has an expiration date

02:41:05on it

02:41:06It's not like

02:41:07water can expire

02:41:08It's written there

02:41:09so you know the date

02:41:10up until the water

02:41:11is safe to consume

02:41:12safe from the chemicals

02:41:13in the plastic

02:41:14More so,

02:41:15a water bottle

02:41:16left on the seat

02:41:17of a car

02:41:18in direct sunlight

02:41:19can act as a

02:41:20magnifying glass

02:41:21for the sun's rays

02:41:22and become flammable

02:41:23If you want

02:41:24to make sure

02:41:25your groceries

02:41:26are safe to consume

02:41:27never leave them out

02:41:28at an unsafe temperature

02:41:29Whenever you have

02:41:30to buy perishable groceries

02:41:31leave them

02:41:32in temperatures

02:41:33above 40 degrees

02:41:34Fahrenheit

02:41:35for no longer

02:41:36than two hours

02:41:37or just one hour

02:41:38before the temperature

02:41:39is above 90 degrees

02:41:40Fahrenheit

02:41:41Best if you can

02:41:42buy meats or dairy

02:41:43last from your

02:41:44grocery list

02:41:45That way

02:41:46you get home faster

02:41:47and rapidly store them

02:41:48in your fridge

02:41:49Even in the cold season

02:41:50you should never

02:41:51leave beverages

02:41:52unattended in your car

02:41:53Water

02:41:54juice

02:41:55or soda

02:41:56can expand in their

02:41:57containers if frozen

02:41:58and cause a huge mess

02:41:59I know it's way

02:42:00more comfortable

02:42:01to throw your

02:42:02damp clothes in a bag

02:42:03than in a sauna

02:42:04or the swimming pool

02:42:05Just make sure

02:42:06not to leave them

02:42:07for way too long

02:42:08in your car

02:42:09Those clothes

02:42:10can easily gather

02:42:11mold or bacteria

02:42:12that can get stuck

02:42:13inside tiny places

02:42:14in your car

02:42:15Not to mention

02:42:16you won't be able

02:42:17to wear them

02:42:18ever again

02:42:19Hang them up to dry

02:42:20as soon as you get

02:42:21home to avoid

02:42:22damaging them

02:42:23Hey

02:42:24having fresh breath

02:42:25is something

02:42:26that I always

02:42:27worry about too

02:42:28especially when

02:42:29I'm on the road

02:42:30But I always

02:42:31skip the usual

02:42:32Especially when

02:42:33left in the scorching

02:42:34heat

02:42:35It's not so good

02:42:36in the winter either

02:42:37since it can become

02:42:38frozen solid

02:42:39making it flavorless

02:42:40and dangerous

02:42:41to your pearly whites

02:42:42Best to opt for

02:42:43gumdrops if you

02:42:44really need to keep

02:42:45something minty

02:42:46in your car

02:42:47Your handbag

02:42:48is one of those

02:42:49things you should

02:42:50never leave unattended

02:42:51in your car either

02:42:52We often store

02:42:53valuables in our bags

02:42:54like the keys to

02:42:55our houses

02:42:56or our wallets

02:42:57So it's best to

02:42:58make sure that you

02:42:59never leave them

02:43:00in your car

02:43:01If you need to

02:43:02leave it there

02:43:03place it in the

02:43:04trunk, it's less

02:43:05visible for most

02:43:06cars

02:43:07Your car shouldn't

02:43:08be a safe place

02:43:09for your important

02:43:10documents

02:43:11Either shred or

02:43:12mail them as soon

02:43:13as you can

02:43:14If your car were

02:43:15to be broken into

02:43:16your contracts or

02:43:17tax forms might

02:43:18expose vulnerable

02:43:19information about

02:43:20your life

02:43:21Most people leave

02:43:22documents facing up

02:43:23on their passenger

02:43:24seat which makes

02:43:25them even more

02:43:26readable for curious

02:43:27people

02:43:28Wax crayons are

02:43:29useful during long

02:43:30trips to keep

02:43:31youngsters entertained

02:43:32but it's safer to

02:43:33remove them from

02:43:34the car or place

02:43:35them in an airtight

02:43:36box as soon as you

02:43:37arrive at the

02:43:38destination

02:43:39These art supplies

02:43:40melt easily and

02:43:41can stain your car

02:43:42seats

02:43:43Always plan your

02:43:44trip in advance if

02:43:45you intend to buy

02:43:46houseplants

02:43:47If you know you

02:43:48won't be heading

02:43:49home straight after

02:43:50make sure you

02:43:51purchase sturdy

02:43:52plants

02:43:53Even mild

02:43:54temperatures of

02:43:5545°F to 50°F

02:43:56can wilt away delicate

02:43:57plants within the

02:43:58hour

02:44:00More so, if its

02:44:01leaves touch the

02:44:02windows, the cold

02:44:03glass might ruin the

02:44:04foliage

02:44:05Even if it's a bigger

02:44:06plant, don't

02:44:07transport it in the

02:44:08trunk or let them

02:44:09stick out the window

02:44:10And if it's really

02:44:11cold outside, make

02:44:12sure you warm up

02:44:13your vehicle before

02:44:14placing the plants in

02:44:15Always make sure to

02:44:16drive with your

02:44:17shoes on, no matter

02:44:18how short the

02:44:19distance is or how

02:44:20hot it is outside

02:44:21You might have to

02:44:22brake rapidly and

02:44:23find yourself unable

02:44:24to apply enough

02:44:25force with a bare

02:44:26foot

02:44:27More so, if there's

02:44:28an emergency and you

02:44:29need to step out of

02:44:30the car, you might

02:44:31hurt your feet or

02:44:32waste time putting

02:44:33your shoes back on

02:44:34If you like to travel

02:44:35with your bike or

02:44:36your scooter attached

02:44:37to your vehicle, you

02:44:38need to take special

02:44:39care of those pneumatic

02:44:40tires, those that are

02:44:41air-filled and need a

02:44:42pump to inflate

02:44:43They're also on the

02:44:44list of things not to

02:44:45leave in the car on a

02:44:46sunny day

02:44:47That's because the

02:44:48extreme heat can

02:44:49cause the air inside

02:44:50the tires to expand,

02:44:51at times even

02:44:52resulting in a

02:44:53blowout

02:44:54Those high

02:44:55temperatures can

02:44:56also cause the

02:44:57rubber to weaken,

02:44:58making you more

02:44:59exposed to a flat

02:45:00tire

02:45:01It happens every 43.8

02:45:02seconds

02:45:03I'm talking about car

02:45:04theft in the USA

02:45:05Yep, every minute

02:45:06someone loses their

02:45:07precious vehicle to

02:45:08crooks

02:45:09If you want to learn

02:45:10more about these

02:45:11heartbreaking stats,

02:45:12here you go

02:45:13Over 800,000 car

02:45:14thefts were reported

02:45:15in the U.S. in 2020

02:45:16alone

02:45:17And Ford pickups win

02:45:18the award for the

02:45:19crook's choice

02:45:20Since then, the

02:45:21number of

02:45:22car thefts in the

02:45:23U.S. has increased

02:45:24by more than

02:45:251,000

02:45:26And the

02:45:27number of

02:45:28car thefts in the

02:45:29U.S. has increased

02:45:30by more than

02:45:311,000

02:45:32And the

02:45:33number of

02:45:34car thefts in the

02:45:35U.S. has increased

02:45:36by more than

02:45:371,000

02:45:38And the

02:45:39number of

02:45:40car thefts in the

02:45:41U.S. has increased

02:45:42by more than

02:45:431,000

02:45:44And the

02:45:45number of

02:45:46car thefts in the

02:45:47U.S. has increased

02:45:48by more than

02:45:491,000

02:45:50And the

02:45:51number of

02:45:52car thefts in the

02:45:53U.S. has increased

02:45:54by more than

02:45:551,000

02:45:56And the

02:45:57number of

02:45:58car thefts in the

02:45:59U.S. has increased

02:46:00by more than

02:46:011,000

02:46:02And the

02:46:03number of

02:46:04car thefts in the

02:46:05U.S. has increased

02:46:06by more than

02:46:071,000

02:46:08And the

02:46:09number of

02:46:10car thefts in the

02:46:11U.S. has increased

02:46:12by more than

02:46:131,000

02:46:14And the

02:46:15number of

02:46:16car thefts in the

02:46:17U.S. has increased

02:46:18by more than

02:46:191,000

02:46:20And the

02:46:21number of

02:46:22car thefts in the

02:46:23U.S. has increased

02:46:24by more than

02:46:251,000

02:46:26And the

02:46:27number of

02:46:28car thefts in the

02:46:29U.S. has increased

02:46:30by more than

02:46:311,000

02:46:32And the

02:46:33number of

02:46:34car thefts in the

02:46:35U.S. has increased

02:46:36by more than

02:46:371,000

02:46:38And the

02:46:39number of

02:46:40car thefts in the

02:46:41U.S. has increased

02:46:42by more than

02:46:431,000

02:46:44And the

02:46:45number of

02:46:46car thefts in the

02:46:47U.S. has increased

02:46:48by more than

02:46:491,000

02:46:50And the

02:46:51number of

02:46:52car thefts in the

02:46:53U.S. has increased

02:46:54by more than

02:46:551,000

02:46:56And the

02:46:57number of

02:46:58car thefts in the

02:46:59U.S. has increased

02:47:00by more than

02:47:011,000

02:47:02And the

02:47:03number of

02:47:04car thefts in the

02:47:05U.S. has increased

02:47:06by more than

02:47:071,000

02:47:08And the

02:47:09number of

02:47:10car thefts in the

02:47:11U.S. has increased

02:47:12by more than

02:47:131,000

02:47:14And the

02:47:15number of

02:47:16car thefts in the

02:47:17U.S. has increased

02:47:18by more than

02:47:191,000

02:47:20And the

02:47:21number of

02:47:22car thefts in the

02:47:23U.S. has increased

02:47:24by more than

02:47:251,000

02:47:26And the

02:47:27number of

02:47:28car thefts in the

02:47:29U.S. has increased

02:47:30by more than

02:47:311,000

02:47:32And the

02:47:33number of

02:47:34car thefts in the

02:47:35U.S. has increased

02:47:36by more than

02:47:371,000

02:47:38And the

02:47:39number of

02:47:40car thefts in the

02:47:41U.S. has increased

02:47:42by more than

02:47:431,000

02:47:44And the

02:47:45number of

02:47:46car thefts in the

02:47:47U.S. has increased

02:47:48by more than

02:47:491,000

02:47:50And the

02:47:51number of

02:47:52car thefts in the

02:47:53U.S. has increased

02:47:54by more than

02:47:551,000

02:47:56And the

02:47:57number of

02:47:58car thefts in the

02:47:59U.S. has increased

02:48:00by more than

02:48:011,000

02:48:02And the

02:48:03number of

02:48:04car thefts in the

02:48:05U.S. has increased

02:48:06by more than

02:48:071,000

02:48:08And the

02:48:09number of

02:48:10car thefts in the

02:48:11U.S. has increased

02:48:12by more than

02:48:131,000

02:48:14And the

02:48:15number of

02:48:16car thefts in the

02:48:17U.S. has increased

02:48:18by more than

02:48:191,000

02:48:20And the

02:48:21number of

02:48:22car thefts in the

02:48:23U.S. has increased

02:48:24by more than

02:48:251,000

02:48:26And the

02:48:27number of

02:48:28car thefts in the

02:48:29U.S. has increased

02:48:30by more than

02:48:311,000

02:48:32And the

02:48:33number of

02:48:34car thefts in the

02:48:35U.S. has increased

02:48:36by more than

02:48:371,000

02:48:38And the

02:48:39number of

02:48:40car thefts in the

02:48:41U.S. has increased

02:48:42by more than

02:48:431,000

02:48:44And the

02:48:45number of

02:48:46car thefts in the

02:48:47U.S. has increased

02:48:48by more than

02:48:491,000

02:48:50And the

02:48:51number of

02:48:52car thefts in the

02:48:53U.S. has increased

02:48:54by more than

02:48:551,000

02:48:56And the

02:48:57number of

02:48:58car thefts in the

02:48:59U.S. has increased

02:49:00by more than

02:49:011,000

02:49:02And the

02:49:03number of

02:49:04car thefts in the

02:49:05U.S. has increased

02:49:06by more than

02:49:071,000

02:49:08And the

02:49:09number of

02:49:10car thefts in the

02:49:11U.S. has increased

02:49:12by more than

02:49:131,000

02:49:14And the

02:49:15number of

02:49:16car thefts in the

02:49:17U.S. has increased

02:49:18by more than

02:49:191,000

02:49:20And the

02:49:21number of

02:49:22car thefts in the

02:49:23U.S. has increased

02:49:24by more than

02:49:251,000

02:49:26And the

02:49:27number of

02:49:28car thefts in the

02:49:29U.S. has increased

02:49:30by more than

02:49:311,000

02:49:32And the

02:49:33number of

02:49:34car thefts in the

02:49:35U.S. has increased

02:49:36by more than

02:49:371,000

02:49:38And the

02:49:39number of

02:49:40car thefts in the

02:49:41U.S. has increased

02:49:42by more than

02:49:431,000

02:49:44And the

02:49:45number of

02:49:46car thefts in the

02:49:47U.S. has increased

02:49:48by more than

02:49:491,000

02:49:50And the

02:49:51number of

02:49:52car thefts in the

02:49:53U.S. has increased

02:49:54by more than

02:49:551,000

02:49:56And the

02:49:57number of

02:49:58car thefts in the

02:49:59U.S. has increased

02:50:00by more than

02:50:011,000

02:50:02And the

02:50:03number of

02:50:04car thefts in the

02:50:05U.S. has increased

02:50:06by more than

02:50:071,000

02:50:08And the

02:50:09number of

02:50:10car thefts in the

02:50:11U.S. has increased

02:50:12by more than

02:50:131,000

02:50:14And the

02:50:15number of

02:50:16car thefts in the

02:50:17U.S. has increased

02:50:18by more than

02:50:191,000

02:50:20And the

02:50:21number of

02:50:22car thefts in the

02:50:23U.S. has increased

02:50:24by more than

02:50:251,000

02:50:26And the

02:50:27number of

02:50:28car thefts in the

02:50:29U.S. has increased

02:50:30by more than

02:50:311,000

02:50:32And the

02:50:33number of

02:50:34car thefts in the

02:50:35U.S. has increased

02:50:36by more than

02:50:371,000

02:50:38And the

02:50:39number of

02:50:40car thefts in the

02:50:41U.S. has increased

02:50:42by more than

02:50:431,000

02:50:44And the

02:50:45number of

02:50:46car thefts in the

02:50:47U.S. has increased

02:50:48by more than

02:50:491,000

02:50:50And the

02:50:51number of

02:50:52car thefts in the

02:50:53U.S. has increased

02:50:54by more than

02:50:551,000

02:50:56And the

02:50:57number of

02:50:58car thefts in the

02:50:59U.S. has increased

02:51:00by more than

02:51:011,000

02:51:02And the

02:51:03number of

02:51:04car thefts in the

02:51:05U.S. has increased

02:51:06by more than

02:51:071,000

02:51:08And the

02:51:09number of

02:51:10car thefts in the

02:51:11U.S. has increased

02:51:12by more than

02:51:131,000

02:51:14And the

02:51:15number of

02:51:16car thefts in the

02:51:17U.S. has increased

02:51:18by more than

02:51:191,000

02:51:20And the

02:51:21number of

02:51:22car thefts in the

02:51:23U.S. has increased

02:51:24by more than

02:51:251,000

02:51:26And the

02:51:27number of

02:51:28car thefts in the

02:51:29U.S. has increased

02:51:30by more than

02:51:311,000

02:51:32And the

02:51:33number of

02:51:34car thefts in the

02:51:35U.S. has increased

02:51:36by more than

02:51:371,000

02:51:38And the

02:51:39number of

02:51:40car thefts in the

02:51:41U.S. has increased

02:51:42by more than

02:51:431,000

02:51:44And the

02:51:45number of

02:51:46car thefts in the

02:51:47U.S. has increased

02:51:48by more than

02:51:491,000

02:51:50And the

02:51:51number of

02:51:52car thefts in the

02:51:53U.S. has increased

02:51:54by more than

02:51:551,000

02:51:56And the

02:51:57number of

02:51:58car thefts in the

02:51:59U.S. has increased

02:52:00by more than

02:52:011,000

02:52:02And the

02:52:03number of

02:52:04car thefts in the

02:52:05U.S. has increased

02:52:06by more than

02:52:071,000

02:52:08And the

02:52:09number of

02:52:10car thefts in the

02:52:11U.S. has increased

02:52:13Okay, let's imagine the worst.

02:52:16Someone ignored all of these simple tips

02:52:18and got their car stolen.

02:52:20What should they do?

02:52:21First, they need to provide all the information to the police.

02:52:25So make sure you know the color.

02:52:27I know, it's easy.

02:52:28But please don't use complicated wording while describing the car color.

02:52:32Like, it's not moss, but rather dark green.

02:52:36You also need to know the year, make, and model.

02:52:39Make sure you remember all these.

02:52:41The police will also need to know your license plate number and VIN.

02:52:45If you don't remember the VIN by heart,

02:52:47write a note on your phone just in case.

02:52:50That's it for today.

02:52:51So, hey, if you pacified your curiosity,

02:52:53then give the video a like and share it with your friends.

02:52:56Or, if you want more, just click on these videos and stay on the Bright Side!

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