DeepseekerADS
Gold Member
- Mar 3, 2013
- 14,880
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- Detector(s) used
- CTX, Excal II, EQ800, Fisher 1260X, Tesoro Royal Sabre, Tejon, Garrett ADSIII, Carrot, Stealth 920iX, Keene A52
- Primary Interest:
- Other
Jason Richards
Your home may become 1 of 2.5 million houses burglars break in every year… That’s one burglary every 14.4 seconds! According to a recent police report, when you do these 6 common mistakes it’s like laying out a welcome mat for these every burglar out there
1. You leave your burglar alarm off
If you have a burglar alarm do not leave it off even when running out even if it’s only for a few minutes. The majority of the houses robbed have alarm systems and more than half the time, the alarms aren’t turned on
2. You post specific burglar alarm signs
Do not post specific alarm signs which reveal the identity of the alarm company. This gives the burglar the information needed to potentially disable the home alarm Instead, buy a generic sign from a home-supply store that says "This House Is Protected By An Alarm System"
3. You let your windows be covered with landscaping
Tall bushes and shrubs give burglars the privacy they need to work on opening windows without being seen Keep all your bushes trimmed to below window level
4. You leave the lights on all the time when away
A light (e.g. porch light) that is always on when you’re away is a signal to burglars that no one’s home Use outdoor motion lights during nighttime Also, lights that are always on inside the house at night will only help the burglar see. Instead use timers on your lights or other clever burglar deterrent devices to appear as though you’re home
5. You stop your mail delivery
If you trust your neighbor it is better to have them pick up your mail than having mail delivery stopped while you are away You may trust your mail carriers but you don’t know who else is getting the information Keep your plans quiet
6. You post about vacations or leaving home on social media
With today’s wide use of social media, it is tempting to tell all your ‘friends’ that you’re going out. Your ‘circle’ of so called ‘friends’ on social media may have expanded well beyond your real friends and you don’t know who all may be getting that information… Keep things quiet
This information will keep your house far from The eyes of burglars and thieves…
Your home may become 1 of 2.5 million houses burglars break in every year… That’s one burglary every 14.4 seconds! According to a recent police report, when you do these 6 common mistakes it’s like laying out a welcome mat for these every burglar out there
1. You leave your burglar alarm off
If you have a burglar alarm do not leave it off even when running out even if it’s only for a few minutes. The majority of the houses robbed have alarm systems and more than half the time, the alarms aren’t turned on
2. You post specific burglar alarm signs
Do not post specific alarm signs which reveal the identity of the alarm company. This gives the burglar the information needed to potentially disable the home alarm Instead, buy a generic sign from a home-supply store that says "This House Is Protected By An Alarm System"
3. You let your windows be covered with landscaping
Tall bushes and shrubs give burglars the privacy they need to work on opening windows without being seen Keep all your bushes trimmed to below window level
4. You leave the lights on all the time when away
A light (e.g. porch light) that is always on when you’re away is a signal to burglars that no one’s home Use outdoor motion lights during nighttime Also, lights that are always on inside the house at night will only help the burglar see. Instead use timers on your lights or other clever burglar deterrent devices to appear as though you’re home
5. You stop your mail delivery
If you trust your neighbor it is better to have them pick up your mail than having mail delivery stopped while you are away You may trust your mail carriers but you don’t know who else is getting the information Keep your plans quiet
6. You post about vacations or leaving home on social media
With today’s wide use of social media, it is tempting to tell all your ‘friends’ that you’re going out. Your ‘circle’ of so called ‘friends’ on social media may have expanded well beyond your real friends and you don’t know who all may be getting that information… Keep things quiet
This information will keep your house far from The eyes of burglars and thieves…
