You've Been Warned (Paperback or Softback)

What if the warning came from someone who once lived the life?

Gerard Segers knows criminal intent because he once lived inside it.

In You've Been Warned: Protect Yourself From Criminal Intent, Gerard offers a rare insider perspective on how criminals think, how they identify vulnerable people, and how everyday individuals can better protect themselves, their families, and their future.

From robbery and burglary to fraud, cybercrime, trafficking, manipulation, and abuse, this book reveals the patterns behind destructive behavior-and equips readers with practical awareness that could prevent real harm.

But this is not just a crime book.

It is a redemption story.

It is a wake-up call.

It is a practical guide for wiser living in a dangerous world.

Inside You'll Discover:

• Warning signs criminals often rely on
• How to reduce vulnerability in daily life
• Practical family safety awareness
• How manipulation works
• Protection against scams and fraud
• Why accountability matters
• Proof that people can change

Gerard's story is powerful because it is honest.

He is not glorifying the past.

He is using it to protect others.

If awareness is the first step toward safety-this book is a must-read.

Some warnings are worth hearing before it's too late.

Gerard Segers, aka Jay Bird, lived a life of crime that started around the age of twelve. What began as stealing from mom-and-pop stores soon escalated to stores like Kmart and Walmart, where he'd trade in his old, raggedy shoes for new ones because he couldn't afford a new pair.Raised by his grandmother, now a devout Christian, who, in her early years, had also lived a life of crime, Gerard picked up bad habits at an early age. With no parental role models and surrounded by poverty he took to a life of crime at twelve years old. The crimes soon became an addiction as he added other criminal activities to his arsenal, becoming the hoodlum of his neighborhood, along with the rest of his entourage.As he grew into adulthood, his criminal activities moved into the big leagues. His lifestyle led to his being incarcerated seven times in three different states.In time, Gerard grew weary of the life of crime and incarceration and made a concerted effort to reform. Today, his focus is on helping ex-felons reshape their lives. While there is no way to undo the life he once lived, nor to right the wrongs innocent people suffered as a result of his lifestyle, his life purpose today is to be the best man he can be. This book is one of the ways Gerard wants to serve - offering society insights on ways to better protect themselves from the likes of the person he once was.With heartfelt courage and vision, he offers You've Been Warned: Protect Yourself From Criminal Intent.