it s called the candy bowl of overtime. an investigation into unearned overtime at the department of homeland security. that costs us, the taxpayer, about $9 million. whistle-blowers say it s common for them to watch tv during their paid overtime. for the first time tonight, one man is speaking on camera out front. reporter: they were supposed to help protect america s border. but some homeland security agents can t even be trusted with the nation s wallet. they decided to pickpocket uncle sam. reporter: jose is one of seven employees blowing the whistle on his co-workers at dhs. i knew it was my duty to report the fraud. reporter: the which isstle-bs say they are charging for
your office may seem like a ghost town these days. last couple weeks of august. so many people are taking a last-minute summer vacation. there is no holiday for pickpockets this year. because so many people have been distracted on vacation and have been targets. abc s gio benitez on the trail. reporter: watch this woman at the train station about to become a victim. sitting on the bench. completely ignoring the guy next to her. he signals a sidekick that distracts her. and that other guy off with her purse. watch again, the signal, the distrarks, distraction, the defendant, all happening within seconds. the latest target. airports. here a former pickpocket demonstrates how easy it is to steal at a luggage carousel. the good thief waits until the perfect timing is there for the extraction.
that purse on a chair. he demonstrates on an abc staffer. yeah, i think you just dropped that. reporter: a pickpocket s dream grab, your smart phone could be worth $400 on the street. tip three, put your phone on a clip inside a bag. but most importantly, be vigilant. gio benitez, abc news, new york. i see a lot of these types of stories. this one really got to me. my mouth was wide open with that purse grab. incredibly paranoid right now. wonder if i have been pickpocketed never realized it. took something i didn t really need. you have got to really be careful. the woman on the bench in the train station. she had her bag next to her. you would think that would be safe there. what you can do to keep your stuff safe. intertwine your arm. put it on your lap so you can look at it. if somebody approaches you. before you acknowledge them. get your stuff together can i help you? keep your eyes up off your smartphone. see everybody. get a decent description if som
going to use my, my, my imagination your office may seem like a ghost town these days. last couple weeks of august. so many people are taking a last-minute summer vacation. there is no holiday for pickpockets this year. because so many people have been distracted on vacation and have been targets. abc s gio benitez on the trail. reporter: watch this woman at the train station about to become a victim. sitting on the bench. completely ignoring the guy next to her. he signals a sidekick that distracts her. and that other guy off with her purse. watch again, the signal, the distrarks, distraction, the defendant, all happening within seconds. the latest target. airports. here a former pickpocket demonstrates how easy it is to steal at a luggage carousel. the good thief waits until the perfect timing is there for the extraction. look at this guy in a hotel.
this morning on world news now, speaking out. this morning on world news now, speaking out. attorneys on both sides of the george zimmerman trial tell their sides of the story in public for the first time, while protesters take their emotions to the streets. plus, dangerous heat. the most populated part of the country, facing extreme summer conditions. it s sent marathon runners to the hospital. this giant heat dome that s turning into a big threat. sneaky thief. the man known as the world s best pickpocket shows us his tricks. what we can all learn from his quick moves. and gone too soon. fond memories of a young heartthrob singer. cory monteith. the shock for his co-stars and his fans. it s monday, july 15th. good morning, everyone.