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Doing This ONE Thing on Google Can Help Prevent Burglaries

Summary by House Beautiful
Sometimes, Google Maps can be your enemy. Don't give burglars the opportunity to scout out your home in high-res before they strike.

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In southern California, some façades disappear from Google Maps. Not by accident, but voluntarily. Idea? Make it more difficult for burglars. "The crooks are looking for new and innovative ways to attack people," said Ryan Railsback, an officer at the Riverside Police Department, at ABC News. "Making his home a secret can deprive criminals of valuable information about valuable objects or security features visible from the street. By making a ho…

Google Maps can be a threat to privacy Google Maps (Aaj Samaj) New Delhi: You can now blur your house from Street View on Google Maps. Experts consider this an important step for personal security and are advising that people keep the identity of their homes safe online. This app helps travelers find their way by showing 360 degree pictures around the location chosen by you. But there is a feature in this app which can put your privacy at risk. …

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House Beautiful broke the news in on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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