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LAPD warns residents after spike in burglaries using Wi-Fi jammers that disable security cameras, smart doorbells


Wilshire-area neighborhoods were told to be particularly vigilant.

High-tech burglars have apparently knocked out their victims' wireless cameras and alarms in the Los Angeles Wilshire-area neighborhoods before getting away with swag bags full of valuables. It also believes that complementary modern tech, like Apple AirTags and Ring Doorbell app networks, can help provide increased coverage and security. Moreover, it reminds users never to tell their Uber, Lyft, or taxi drivers that they are going away – and a similar "loose lips sink ships" warning applies to those who are habitual social media posters.

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