Street View might get blurrier

Street View might get blurrier as thieves misuse Google Maps to target homes
Thankfully, there's a way to protect yourself: blur your home on Google Street View to prevent thieves from analyzing your property. This precaution gained major attention when ABC7 reported a surge in Southern California homeowners blurring their residences on Street View to mitigate the risk.
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Linskey said organized criminals are analyzing properties using Google Street View to scout potential targets, analyzing the value and layout of homes, how to get in and out and if there’s a visible front-door camera or exterior surveillance system.
Criminals use Google Maps to scout out their next victims. Here’s how to protect yourself
Linskey said organized criminals are analyzing properties using Google Street View to scout potential targets, analyzing the value and layout of homes, how to get in and out and if there’s a visible front-door camera or exterior surveillance system.
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