There are various tips circulating online that vacationers can use to supposedly make their hotel rooms burglar-proof. Travel security expert Sven Leidel classifies them for Ippen.Media.
Three TikTok tricks and what they really do, according to an expert. In the best case, the holidaymaker is only protection when the burglar is frightened and in the best scenario, the burglars don't get to the valuables in the hotel room. In addition to the coat hanger trick, a portable door lock and a coffee cup on the doorknob are also recommended.