Common Tricks Thieves Use to Gather Information About You

TLDRThieves use simple tricks like stepping on a cookie or leaving white pebbles to gather information about your routine. They also use tactics like dead drops and fake money on windshields to distract you and steal your belongings. Be aware of these tricks to protect yourself from burglary.

Key insights

🔑Stepping on a cookie can alert thieves to your schedule.

🔍White pebbles left near your house indicate that it's worth entering.

💽Dead drops, inspired by spies, involve leaving USB flash drives in public places.

🚗Fake money on windshields is used as a distraction to steal your car.

🏠Graffiti or markings on your house can indicate that it's a target for burglary.

Q&A

How do thieves use stepping on a cookie?

By stepping on a cookie, thieves can determine if you've left on a trip or when you come home in the evening.

What do white pebbles near my house indicate?

White pebbles left near your house can indicate that it's worth entering and that it stays empty during the day.

What are dead drops?

Dead drops are USB flash drives left in public places to exchange confidential information, inspired by spy techniques.

How does fake money on windshields work?

Thieves place fake money on windshields to distract you while they steal your car or belongings.

What do markings on my door or house mean?

Markings, like graffiti or scratches, can be used by burglars to communicate with other criminals and indicate information about your house.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Thieves use simple tricks like stepping on a cookie or leaving white pebbles to gather information about your routine.

01:12Dead drops, inspired by spies, involve leaving USB flash drives in public places.

04:00Fake money on windshields is used as a distraction to steal your car or belongings.

06:23Graffiti or markings on your house can indicate that it's a target for burglary.