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How to Think Like a Thief and Save Yourself

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’ve been receiving emails from the building manager regarding other tenants who have been robbed this past week. We live in a gated community, in a quiet neighborhood, yet burglaries still happen. I’ve written about this subject before, but the issue has surfaced yet again. One tenant’s car was stolen right in the parking lot by our building, and another unit got broken into in the middle of the day. Building management […]

How to Blend into Your Surroundings for Safety

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com While looking out a window one day I witnessed this lizard change color three times right before my eyes. It started out with a grayish tinge while sitting on grey cement; then it jumped on a mossy pavement and turned green. When it jumped on a brown brick and turned brown, I lost sight of it. I was quite fascinated with the skill and got to thinking we can learn from this. Many […]

Are Gated Apartments Safer?

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com In the local news yesterday, the lead story was about a man who was accosted by a robber as he exited his car in his apartment parking lot around midnight. His wife and baby were still in the car when this happened: the robber demanded cash and when the man reached for his wallet, the criminal shot him in the chest. The only witness did not get a good look at the shooter. […]

Operational Security for Safety

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Operational Security (OPSEC) is a term that is frequently used in preparedness sites. What does it mean? The term originated in the military, and loosely means protecting critical pieces of information about yourself, so that it is not used against you. This information can be small pieces of seemingly irrelevant information that can be grouped together and used to make conclusions about you. Why does this matter? We hear a lot about home […]

How to Create a Safe Room in Your House or Apartment

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By Daisy Luther This article originally appeared in The Organic Prepper The homes of many rich, famous people have a secret hidden within them. Somewhere, in the depths of the home, is a secure room to which the residents can retreat in the event of a home invasion or violent intruder. A safe room was carved into the original house plan, and many of these are state of the art. Features might include a bank of monitors for viewing what’s going […]

Protect your Computer and Smart Phone from Ransomware

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I heard on the local news that a lot of people have been victimized by “ransomware” According to the people who reported the crime, their computers are held hostage for ransom and unless they pay, everything in their computer or smart phone is no longer accessible. The scammer gains entry when the target clicks on a link usually sent through one of those phishing emails. Other reports indicate entry could also be through […]

Should You Answer the Door When a Stranger Knocks?

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com During the holidays you may notice an increase in people coming up to your door: leaving flyers, selling something or just being neighborly. But you never know what their intentions are. The local constables in our area have been warning people to be more vigilant due to a rising number of burglaries. One of the more controversial questions is whether you should answer the door when a stranger knocks or pretend you’re not […]

20 Tips on Staying Safe During the Holiday Season

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and the Christmas season will soon be in full swing. Theft and other crimes seem to increase when people are out and about shopping or partying and not paying much attention to anything else. The other day the management company left a flyer on our door about a “Resident Meeting” regarding apartment safety. I was concerned enough that I attended the evening meeting after work. A […]

The #1 Rule to Avoid Being a Victim of Sliders

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This morning our local news reported that several women all over town have been victimized by the latest crime wave, called “sliders.” I mentioned this a while back as a local crime, but the incidence of these crimes have become more widespread. It is happening in cities all over the country. […]

Some Simple Vigilance, Shred Your Trash

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This article first appeared on geekprepper.org Written by John, geekprepper.org Operational Security is key. I was talking to a retired Law Enforcement professional a few weeks ago and he commented about how he could learn almost everything he needed to know about someone by going through their garbage. They can determine everything, from your favorite restaurants to how much your car payment is and who you pay it to. Shred your trash I’ve known about this for a while, […]