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Hiding money in the house: expert has some surprising advice

He knows all about it from his many years of professional experience as a locksmith and police instructor: Michael Bübl surprises with his analysis and tips.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/AdobeStock (2), zVg)

Between the pages of a book, in a sock, under the mattress or in replicas of objects with cavities? If you want to hide cash or jewelry, you are often at a loss as you wander through the rooms. First things first: there is no such thing as the "best hiding place", but one expert reveals an amazing trick for storing "emergency cash" or valuables at home.

Michael Bübl from Ernstbrunn (Korneuburg district) has trained police officers in Vienna for decades as a locksmith and connoisseur of the scene. He knows how criminals act - how professionals plan ahead and what the weaknesses of amateur criminals are. This is also where his most important tip comes in. And: It can be life-threatening - if you keep large sums of money or valuables in powerful safes at home.