HERE'S WHAT THEY SENT ME!
--------- Original Message -----
From: "ScamBusters Editors" <[email protected]>
To: "Arc Angel"
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:36 PM
Subject: David, Internet ScamBusters #72
> Internet ScamBusters (tm)
> The #1 Publication on Internet Fraud
>
> By Audri and Jim Lanford
> C o p y r i g h t (c) 2004 Audri and Jim Lanford.
> All rights reserved.
> Issue #72 February 18, 2004
>
> Hi David,
>
> This month we're going to do something quite different than
> anything we've done before -- something we think you'll find
> very valuable.
>
> Today's topic is: What to do if a burglar breaks into your
> home.
>
> We've done an exclusive interview with an expert on the topic,
> Chris McGoey. It includes a lot of very surprising information.
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> What to Do if a Burglar Breaks into Your Home
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> One of the most frightening things that can happen is
> discovering that an intruder has broken into your home --
> especially when it's the middle of the night, and you know they
> are still there.
>
> About 16% of American households are burglarized each year.
> Stated differently, a burglary occurs every 13 seconds in the
> United States.
>
> And unfortunately, thousands of these crimes are committed each
> year while someone is at home. It certainly makes sense to know
> what you should do if this ever happens to you!
>
> To help you understand your best options in this extremely
> scary situation, we interviewed Chris E. McGoey.
>
> Chris is an internationally known Los Angeles-based security
> consultant and producer of the Crime Doctor website. He is
> considered to be an expert on residential security matters.
>
> ==> http://www.crimedoctor.com
>
> Audri: Welcome, Chris! I really appreciate your taking the time
> to talk with me and help our ScamBusters subscribers.
>
> Let me begin by asking: what is the best thing you can do to
> avoid the break-in turning into a tragedy?
>
> Chris: The best thing you can do is to make a plan -- before it
> ever happens. It's very important to think about this now --
> when you are calm and there is no danger.
>
> That's why it's so useful to alert your subscribers ahead of
> time with interviews like this -- so they can have a plan they
> hopefully will never need.
>
> There is no single best strategy for dealing with this
> situation.
>
> Audri: What is the first thing you should do in this situation?
>
> Chris: Be very quiet so you can listen. Try to figure out how
> many intruders there are. Are they coming toward you? Are they
> ransacking your house?
>
> If you can, stay in the room you're in and lock and barricade
> the door. Immediately call the police to get help on the way.
> Shout to the intruder that the police have been called and are
> en route.
>
> Audri: What's best: should you stay in the house, confront the
> intruder, or leave?
>
> Chris: Stay in your home unless the intruder tries to get into
> your room. Never confront the intruder unless in self-defense.
>
> Another option is that if you can safely escape, do it. For
> example, if you can safely climb out a window and get help,
> that's great. However, if you sleep upstairs and can't leave
> easily, then you'll need to take a different approach.
>
> Audri: Can you share some tips regarding what to do?
>
> Chris: First, be prepared. Second, don't argue with your spouse
> about what to do -- this just alerts the intruders about where
> you are before you've taken any action. That's another reason
> to plan ahead.
>
> Third, it's not a good idea to leave your bedroom carrying a
> weapon like a baseball bat or a flashlight. If you surprise the
> intruder, they are more likely to act violently.
>
> Fourth, it's always good to have a safe room. It can be an
> interior closet with a sturdy door and a deadbolt lock on the
> inside. Call the police. Make sure you have a cell phone
> accessible from your safe room -- and make sure it's charged.
> You should be safe until the police arrive.
>
> Audri: Any advice for calling the police?
>
> Chris: Yes, call the police ASAP. You may have to use a cell
> phone if the intruders have disabled the phone or have taken
> the telephone extension off the hook.
>
> Another tip is to be very concise and specific with the police
> dispatcher.
>
> Say that someone has broken into your home, and that you don't
> know whether or not they have a weapon. Give your address and
> any instructions to get there if necessary.
>
> Tell the dispatcher where you are (for example, upstairs in the
> west bedroom), and where the intruder is (downstairs in the
> living room).
>
> Audri: What happens if you encounter the intruder?
>
> Chris: Don't stay there or fight or argue... run away or
> barricade yourself in a room and call 911.
>
> If that doesn't work, try to remain calm and speak in a normal
> voice.
>
> Tip: Avoid direct eye contact if possible. This can be
> interpreted as aggressive behavior.
>
> Audri: Should you try to protect yourself with a gun or a
> knife?
>
> Chris: No. Only confront the intruder with a weapon as a last
> resort to save your life or a family member. Your property is
> not worth risking your life.
>
> Carrying a weapon of any kind increases the chances that you
> or your family members will be hurt.
>
> Audri: Is there anything you can do now to protect yourself
> if this situation does occur that would be helpful?
>
> Chris: Most burglars will run away if they have wakened you --
> unless they have been surprised or confronted.
>
> Audri: What is the single most important advice you can give
> our subscribers?
>
> Chris: Have a family planning meeting to decide what everyone
> will do during an emergency or violent intrusion. Someone
> should always try to escape and get help.
>
> Also, if you have a burglar alarm system, hit the 'panic'
> button. Learn what to do NOW -- that's much safer than when
> you're truly panicked.
>
> Audri: Chris, I'd like to thank you very much. This has been
> very useful. And I recommend that our subscribers visit your
> website for lots of other articles on home, family, and
> business security:
>
> That's it for this month. Wishing you a scam-free month!
>
> ScamBusters is a public service from Jim and Audri Lanford.
> Lanford Inc.
> 197 New Market Center, #115
> Boone, NC 28607
HERE'S WHAT I REPLIED!
Good Morning! (I think?)
Usually, you guys are pretty good; however, I take genuine exception to the message you've, just, sent - What crummy advise about protecting: your home, yourself, and your family! Anyone stupid enough to listen to this ridiculous - supposedly, 'expert' - advise will be programming himself to endure - what may, well, turn out to be - the most harrowing experience of his life! In 1990 my family and I experienced a home invasion on an, otherwise, quiet Sunday morning. It happened very suddenly and completely without warning. To this day I honestly believe that I would have been killed if it hadn't been for one of my bulldogs.
Since that, 'quiet' Sunday morning I have never truly relaxed in my home. The fact is that with the quick and facile use of modern transportation, a home invasion may occur at anytime and in, almost, any place. Attempting to hide under the bed, barricading yourself inside the home, divesting yourself of a weapon, (Because you don't want to escalate the situation, nor upset the bad guy? F, N, unbelievable!) blowing a whistle, calling the police and waiting, or sometimes, even, staying in the home are ALL VERY BAD IDEAS! I've looked - straight - into the eyes of a desperate maniac coming across my living room for me. I never want to be a, 'deer in the headlights' again as long as I live!
Any home security advice that precludes: a 357 magnum, a guard dog, and a cell phone is DEFINITELY not for me! Show some, 'backbone'. Take responsibility for your own safety; and teach yourself to be comfortable with the knowledge that if someone is going to enter your home to visit violence upon your person, then, it is going to become a contest between you and your bulldog to see who sends the son-of-a-bitch flying backwards through the patio door - first!
Please do not send anymore of this kind of very bad, even stupid, advise to me. I'm not a, 'Sheeple'. I'm not a Democrat; and I'm not a member of AGS (Americans For, 'Gun Safety') - damned fools!
In my considered opinion, people like this who, either, give or accept this sort of specious wisdom deserve whatever evil comes their way in life. I dare you to show me one animal in Nature without teeth or claws whose species has endured. Oh, yeah, the amoeba - Of course, the amoeba! Is THIS what you really want to be?
Sincerely,
- David
(aka, 'Arc Angel')
--------- Original Message -----
From: "ScamBusters Editors" <[email protected]>To: "Arc Angel"
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:36 PM
Subject: David, Internet ScamBusters #72
> Internet ScamBusters (tm)
> The #1 Publication on Internet Fraud
>
> By Audri and Jim Lanford
> C o p y r i g h t (c) 2004 Audri and Jim Lanford.
> All rights reserved.
> Issue #72 February 18, 2004
>
> Hi David,
>
> This month we're going to do something quite different than
> anything we've done before -- something we think you'll find
> very valuable.
>
> Today's topic is: What to do if a burglar breaks into your
> home.
>
> We've done an exclusive interview with an expert on the topic,
> Chris McGoey. It includes a lot of very surprising information.
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> What to Do if a Burglar Breaks into Your Home
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> One of the most frightening things that can happen is
> discovering that an intruder has broken into your home --
> especially when it's the middle of the night, and you know they
> are still there.
>
> About 16% of American households are burglarized each year.
> Stated differently, a burglary occurs every 13 seconds in the
> United States.
>
> And unfortunately, thousands of these crimes are committed each
> year while someone is at home. It certainly makes sense to know
> what you should do if this ever happens to you!
>
> To help you understand your best options in this extremely
> scary situation, we interviewed Chris E. McGoey.
>
> Chris is an internationally known Los Angeles-based security
> consultant and producer of the Crime Doctor website. He is
> considered to be an expert on residential security matters.
>
> ==> http://www.crimedoctor.com
>
> Audri: Welcome, Chris! I really appreciate your taking the time
> to talk with me and help our ScamBusters subscribers.
>
> Let me begin by asking: what is the best thing you can do to
> avoid the break-in turning into a tragedy?
>
> Chris: The best thing you can do is to make a plan -- before it
> ever happens. It's very important to think about this now --
> when you are calm and there is no danger.
>
> That's why it's so useful to alert your subscribers ahead of
> time with interviews like this -- so they can have a plan they
> hopefully will never need.
>
> There is no single best strategy for dealing with this
> situation.
>
> Audri: What is the first thing you should do in this situation?
>
> Chris: Be very quiet so you can listen. Try to figure out how
> many intruders there are. Are they coming toward you? Are they
> ransacking your house?
>
> If you can, stay in the room you're in and lock and barricade
> the door. Immediately call the police to get help on the way.
> Shout to the intruder that the police have been called and are
> en route.
>
> Audri: What's best: should you stay in the house, confront the
> intruder, or leave?
>
> Chris: Stay in your home unless the intruder tries to get into
> your room. Never confront the intruder unless in self-defense.
>
> Another option is that if you can safely escape, do it. For
> example, if you can safely climb out a window and get help,
> that's great. However, if you sleep upstairs and can't leave
> easily, then you'll need to take a different approach.
>
> Audri: Can you share some tips regarding what to do?
>
> Chris: First, be prepared. Second, don't argue with your spouse
> about what to do -- this just alerts the intruders about where
> you are before you've taken any action. That's another reason
> to plan ahead.
>
> Third, it's not a good idea to leave your bedroom carrying a
> weapon like a baseball bat or a flashlight. If you surprise the
> intruder, they are more likely to act violently.
>
> Fourth, it's always good to have a safe room. It can be an
> interior closet with a sturdy door and a deadbolt lock on the
> inside. Call the police. Make sure you have a cell phone
> accessible from your safe room -- and make sure it's charged.
> You should be safe until the police arrive.
>
> Audri: Any advice for calling the police?
>
> Chris: Yes, call the police ASAP. You may have to use a cell
> phone if the intruders have disabled the phone or have taken
> the telephone extension off the hook.
>
> Another tip is to be very concise and specific with the police
> dispatcher.
>
> Say that someone has broken into your home, and that you don't
> know whether or not they have a weapon. Give your address and
> any instructions to get there if necessary.
>
> Tell the dispatcher where you are (for example, upstairs in the
> west bedroom), and where the intruder is (downstairs in the
> living room).
>
> Audri: What happens if you encounter the intruder?
>
> Chris: Don't stay there or fight or argue... run away or
> barricade yourself in a room and call 911.
>
> If that doesn't work, try to remain calm and speak in a normal
> voice.
>
> Tip: Avoid direct eye contact if possible. This can be
> interpreted as aggressive behavior.
>
> Audri: Should you try to protect yourself with a gun or a
> knife?
>
> Chris: No. Only confront the intruder with a weapon as a last
> resort to save your life or a family member. Your property is
> not worth risking your life.
>
> Carrying a weapon of any kind increases the chances that you
> or your family members will be hurt.
>
> Audri: Is there anything you can do now to protect yourself
> if this situation does occur that would be helpful?
>
> Chris: Most burglars will run away if they have wakened you --
> unless they have been surprised or confronted.
>
> Audri: What is the single most important advice you can give
> our subscribers?
>
> Chris: Have a family planning meeting to decide what everyone
> will do during an emergency or violent intrusion. Someone
> should always try to escape and get help.
>
> Also, if you have a burglar alarm system, hit the 'panic'
> button. Learn what to do NOW -- that's much safer than when
> you're truly panicked.
>
> Audri: Chris, I'd like to thank you very much. This has been
> very useful. And I recommend that our subscribers visit your
> website for lots of other articles on home, family, and
> business security:
>
> That's it for this month. Wishing you a scam-free month!
>
> ScamBusters is a public service from Jim and Audri Lanford.
> Lanford Inc.
> 197 New Market Center, #115
> Boone, NC 28607
HERE'S WHAT I REPLIED!
Good Morning! (I think?)
Usually, you guys are pretty good; however, I take genuine exception to the message you've, just, sent - What crummy advise about protecting: your home, yourself, and your family! Anyone stupid enough to listen to this ridiculous - supposedly, 'expert' - advise will be programming himself to endure - what may, well, turn out to be - the most harrowing experience of his life! In 1990 my family and I experienced a home invasion on an, otherwise, quiet Sunday morning. It happened very suddenly and completely without warning. To this day I honestly believe that I would have been killed if it hadn't been for one of my bulldogs.
Since that, 'quiet' Sunday morning I have never truly relaxed in my home. The fact is that with the quick and facile use of modern transportation, a home invasion may occur at anytime and in, almost, any place. Attempting to hide under the bed, barricading yourself inside the home, divesting yourself of a weapon, (Because you don't want to escalate the situation, nor upset the bad guy? F, N, unbelievable!) blowing a whistle, calling the police and waiting, or sometimes, even, staying in the home are ALL VERY BAD IDEAS! I've looked - straight - into the eyes of a desperate maniac coming across my living room for me. I never want to be a, 'deer in the headlights' again as long as I live!
Any home security advice that precludes: a 357 magnum, a guard dog, and a cell phone is DEFINITELY not for me! Show some, 'backbone'. Take responsibility for your own safety; and teach yourself to be comfortable with the knowledge that if someone is going to enter your home to visit violence upon your person, then, it is going to become a contest between you and your bulldog to see who sends the son-of-a-bitch flying backwards through the patio door - first!
Please do not send anymore of this kind of very bad, even stupid, advise to me. I'm not a, 'Sheeple'. I'm not a Democrat; and I'm not a member of AGS (Americans For, 'Gun Safety') - damned fools!
In my considered opinion, people like this who, either, give or accept this sort of specious wisdom deserve whatever evil comes their way in life. I dare you to show me one animal in Nature without teeth or claws whose species has endured. Oh, yeah, the amoeba - Of course, the amoeba! Is THIS what you really want to be?
Sincerely,
- David
(aka, 'Arc Angel')
