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How to spot the top 3 imposter scams happening today
It’s human nature to exaggerate a little now and then… But Ferdinand Demara took his lies to a whole other level, becoming one of …
Weapons of the Wells Fargo “kill squad”
In the Old West, people who wanted to transport money or valuables often used Wells Fargo & Co. The company had a reputation for …
3 Alternatives to costly whole-house generators
In early 2019, Douglas County, Oregon was hit by a massive snowstorm that dumped eight inches of snow overnight and brought down trees and …
Are you prepared for the collapse of our medical system?
If there is anything that we have learned from the pandemic, it’s the fragility of our healthcare system. It’s now crystal clear how crucial …
Should you carry a backup gun? Answer may surprise you
One evening, a husband and wife were walking in their Palmdale, California neighborhood. Around 6 p.m. the couple was attacked by a man they …
3 Drills for surviving a firefight when you’re outgunned
Yolo County, California is part of the Greater Sacramento Region. The majority of the county is made up of rural agriculture. One evening, the …
How thieves partner with big tech to track and rob you
Everyone loses things… Whether it’s your wallet or your keys, chances are you’ve lost or misplaced something. This is why small tracking devices such …
Cop, shot in head, wins gunfight
Thadeu H. is a police officer in Dayton, Ohio. Around 6 p.m. one evening, Thadeu responded to a Dollar General Store to investigate a …
246 Rounds fired in 20 seconds – Could you survive?
Harold R. struggled with mental health… and one day he robbed two convenience stores in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the second robbery, he …
Should you build a tiny house for your SHTF plan?
In 2019, the Kincade Fire burned about 80,000 acres and threatened over 90,000 structures in Sonoma County, California. It caused evacuation warnings and orders …
Alaskan man stops charging polar bear with his AR-15
Zeb C. is an avid hunter who lives in Fort Yukon, Alaska. During one winter, residents in the village of about 900 people became …
3 Tips for avoiding deadly “Follow-Home” robberies
Follow home robberies are on the rise in parts of Los Angeles. A follow-home robbery is a crime in which thieves target victims who …
3 Fire starting aids for wet, windy, freezing conditions
Robert F. lived in Toronto, Canada. He had taken a vacation to Alaska’s Denali National Park. While hiking in the park, he slipped and …
Top recommendations for long-term water storage
Our nation’s water infrastructure is fragile. Drought and natural disasters can cause huge, long-term disruptions. Plus, bad actors know how important our water is, …
Bizarre story: backflipping fed accidentally shoots dancing man
Chase B. is a former FBI agent who worked in the Washington, D.C. office. He decided to go on vacation to Denver, and one …
Never do this one thing when creating an online account
Late one night, Sarah L. received a strange e-mail… It was around midnight and the email said her order from Grubhub was on the …
Heavy vs. light trigger pull – which is better?
Robert B. is a former Tulsa County Sheriff’s volunteer deputy. During an undercover sting operation, Robert assisted with the arrest of a suspect. But …
How a Florida man survived being trapped in the snow
Walt W. was born and raised in Florida, but was visiting North Dakota when he set out on what was supposed to be a …
Dad kills boyfriend for coming out of the closet
Derrick F. and his family live in a small Georgia town. Around 2:30am one morning, Derrick and his wife awoke to alerts on their …
Unbelievable: criminal’s Carhart jacket stops 4 bullets
During a busy day in Midtown, NYPD officers encountered a depressed man with a knife. The man was a Broadway stagehand who was brandishing …
Chickens or ducks – which survival livestock is best?
According to the USDA, it’s estimated that 13 million Americans (or about 5% of the population) raise chickens in their backyard. But how did …
Life-saving evacuation lessons from 9/11
The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center led to reshaping homeland security and the way we respond to a crisis. The terrorist attacks …
Operation Paperclip and the Nazis
When World War II ended, a new race started. The allies who had defeated Hitler were competing against each other for intelligence. This is …
3 tips for making safe crypto payments
There are currently over 300 million cryptocurrency users in the world, and around 18,000 companies around the world now accept cryptocurrency as a form …