A Master Thief's Home-Security Tips

A Master Thief's Home-Security Tips:  

Stop blabbing: "Americans tend to tell everyone they're going on vacation, a weekend getaway or a business trip".  And chances are you've told the person cutting your hair, standing next to you on the sidelines of your kid's soccer game, bagging your groceries, cleaning your carpet or changing the oil in your car that you're heading out of town. A Master Thief’s advice: Shut up! "Stop treating strangers like they're you're best friend".

Protect your rear: Whether it's for show or you truly are monitoring your property, it's common to plant a sign in the front yard warning that your home is protected by a security system, or to stick a decal on a few windows in the front of your house, just in case a would-be burglar is strolling by.       Homeowners often forget that thieves typically case out -- and enter from -- the back of the house.

Don't underestimate daylight: Bright sunlight offers homeowners a warm sense of security. After all, daylight makes it easy to spot someone entering your home through a window or busting down a door, right? But that's not the way most thieves get in. In fact, a pro can get into your home in less than 30 seconds and do so without making a lot of noise or creating a ruckus."Thieves are doing more and more day jobs than ever before, because that's when homes are empty. Usually men are at work, and if a woman isn't also working outside the home, she's at the grocery store, running kids around town, doing errands and other things that take her away from the home". "That makes daytime jobs preferable because there's a great chance no one is home."                                                                                                                                                         

Fix your doorbell: Let your dog bark: and Thief’s pick trash: It might seem convenient, but taking your trash out the night before trash day gives the bad guys time to see what you bought last week. "People love to flaunt what they have. They toss the box from a new flat screen out on the curb and even throw bills and statements in the trash. That's asking to have your identity stolen and tells thieves you've got great electronics inside they can sell". 

You're in control: "Little things" will protect homeowners. For instance, lock your doors and windows, don't let newspapers pile up when you're on vacation, and trim bushes so they don't become screens for thieves to hide behind.