DANGERS OF RIDESHARE CAR SERVICE

Years ago, they use to tell people to never get into a car with strangers, now-a-days, this is an everyday common occurrence, especially with the ever-growing popularity of ride share services. We take for granted that the driver picking us up is a law-abiding citizen. Most of them are, but sadly, some people use ride share car services to take advantage of vulnerable and naive individuals. 

Ride sharing is a service that arranges one-time shared rides on very short notice, usually arranged through a smartphone app.

I am sharing this video with you all because it is an eye-opener to the dangers we face when we get into a car, when we don't know who the driver is!  






This is good advice if you use any ride share service such as Uber, Lyft or any car service that you are unsure of.




And just in case, always carry some kind of self defense protection with you! 

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WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WILL BE IN A SITUATION, WHERE IT MIGHT BE DANGEROUS. BE SAFE!

UPDATE - A story from one of my neighbors, just so you are aware of the scams going on out there:

HORRIBLE UBER EXPERIENCE  (edited for privacy purposes)

"On May 23, 2019, (Thursday) my daughter ordered me an Uber from her home to mine (14 Miles & about 25 minutes). From her app, a woman driver was supposed to arrive to pick me up. Who showed up was a man, but by the time I realized that, I had already gotten in the vehicle. Once I got in the vehicle I realized how extremely dark and tinted his windows were. I was uneasy the whole ride. Once we got to the security gate, he refused to lower the window to say my name and asked me to speak to the guard gate. I arrived at my destination and later on was told by my daughter that instead of the $24 she was supposed to be charged, she was was charged $124! 

After speaking to Uber, she was told that the Uber driver said I had vomited in the vehicle and that he drove 30 miles (54min) WHICH WAS NOT TRUE. I’m posting this to share my story and to ask for people to be more careful when taking Uber’s and Lyfts."

AUTHOR'S COMMENT - Please note that specific incidents with Uber and/or Lyft should not negate the efficiency and effectiveness of these ride share services, however, you should be aware of the things that go on with some of these drivers to avoid having it happen to you or a family member. 

SAFETY FIRST!

SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN NEVER LOOKED THIS GOOD

Lately, in the news, all we have been hearing about is powerful Hollywood types and sexual assault (and harassment) cases being brought against them (no pun intended.) This kind of behavior has finally been placed in the forefront of the news.  Not to say that this kind of crime only happens to women, but for the most part, the majority of the time, it is women who are the prey.  

As women, we know all too well, that this doesn't just happen in Hollywood. It can happen anywhere and unfortunately, there may come a time when we are left with no choice but to defend our ourselves, whether it be from an attempted sexual assault, mugging, car-jacking or any other attempted crime on us.  You don't necessarily have to carry a gun with you in order to protect yourself.  There are a few personal protection items you can carry with you and carry them in style.

Who says personal protection has to be boring? You can be fashionable and fierce while carrying self-defense items with style. For example, you can carry pepper spray with you on your key chain for easy access. Bling It On pepper spray from Guard Dog Security is decorated with rhinestones in a vibrant fierce colors to suit your personal tastes, Pepper spray is one of the most effective non-lethal weapons available. Its use does not require strength, fitness or skill. Bling it On is a non-lethal pepper spray that easily clips to a key ring, purse or backpack and it is an invaluable instrument of self-defense. Dress to defend with the hottest pepper spray on the market. Guard Dog Security's 18% OC red pepper spray is ready for action in the event you should need it most. With a distance range of up to 16 feet, simply point and depress the glow-in-the-dark actuator to cause immobilizing irritation to the eyes, skin and throat of your attacker. The invisible UV dye verifies the assailant even days after use.  

Bling It On is a fashionable self defense choice, with safety features that prevent accidental discharge and wind blow-back. With the Guard Dog Security industry-exclusive Protected 4 Life program, you receive FREE lifetime pepper spray replacement in the event of use.  

Another great source of personal defense protection is a stun gun. You do not have to carry a real gun and worry about the consequences of using a weapon that can actually kill someone. The SABRE Compact Dual Capacitor Stun Gun with LED Flashlight (which is rechargeable) delivers an INTOLERABLE PAIN-INDUCING (1.600 microCoulombs charge!)  It is totally safe to carry and comes with a safety switch that prevents accidental discharge. The Sabre Stun Gun includes a rechargeable battery (built-in plug) and access to a free training video.

If you want a self-defense item that is more hands on but discreet, you can always use the Self Defense Keychain Knife by Tanking

It is a perfect little key chain you will want to have attached to your key ring at all times. It is the same size as your standard house key, and it is not bulky at all on your key ring. Not only is it a great self-defense tool but you can also use it for box cutting, opening mail , and many other uses.

Also available is Yoogo, a self-defense key chain. You can keep it on your key ring at all times and in all places for maximum safety. The Yoogo allows you the element of surprise in a defense situation and helps protect your hand on impact. 

And if you are weary of using any of these self-defense weapons you can always use a Loud Personal (Emergency) Self Defense Keychain Alarm.  This key chain is super easy to use. You just pull out the plug if you encounter a dangerous situation. The whistle key chain alarm will frighten anyone away! 

No matter what you choose, the point is to be prepared! There is no need to be defenseless out there in this crazy world. You can be your bad ass-self and protect you, and your family until the police arrive or at least scare off a perpetrator.

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