You need to blur out your house on Google Maps right now

@brandonthomasofficial

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Why it worked

The video addresses a common, relatable fear regarding personal privacy and safety, providing a clear, actionable solution to a problem many viewers were unaware they could fix.

Summary

The creator explains how to blur a home address on Google Maps to prevent criminals from easily scouting the property. He provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to use the 'report a problem' feature to request the blur.

Structure

1Identify the security risk of Google Maps
2Explain the ease of access for criminals
3Provide step-by-step instructions to blur the house
4Confirm the permanent result
5Encourage sharing for safety

Call to action

Send this to every person you love so they can do it too.

On-screen text

You need to blur out your house on Google Maps right now Your Address Report a problem Select my home

Transcript

You need to blur out your house on Google Maps right now because you're basically giving criminals free access to your house. All they got to do is drop your address into Google Maps, zoom in, and boom! They can see every window, every gate, every way in. Here's how to blur it out. Search your address, click your home's image under the search bar. Once it's in full screen, hit the three red dots and click report a problem. Center the house in the red box, select my home, and hit submit. Google will blur it out permanently like your house never existed. Send this to every person you love so they can do it too.