Surprisingly Vulnerable Household Items

August 20th, 2010 admin

Everyone knows that expensive electronic systems, jewelry or firearms are targets for theft, but these aren’t the only ones. One of the biggest mistakes made by homeowners is to leave anything valuable sitting out in plain view of a person passing by. Think of it like window shopping, you’re much more likely to walk into a store where you’ve seen clothes or products you like displayed in the window. Next time you’re cleaning up the house, look around to see if you’re leaving any of these valuables exposed.Especially now that technological advancements have practically turned cell phones into mini-computers, these are a very appealing sight to a thief. Many people leave their cell phone on a kitchen counter over night, where they plug it into charge. Another common mistake is leaving your phone unattended in your car. Not only does this tempt a burglar to break into your home or car and take your phone, you are also leaving your identify unprotected. Personal information stored inside a smart phone can be used for identity fraud or as a way to find other information such as your address or bank account.Though you probably don’t think of your tool set as something that needs guarding, this is one of the most commonly stolen household items. Because many people keep tools in a garage, with the garage door open, this is an easy target. And if you stop to think about it, you’ve probably spent a good amount of money on all of those items. Always keep tools, building supplies, and lawn equipment in a closed garage or locked shed. And try to keep them out of plain sight of the garage windows if possible, because most garage doors can be opened manually.As much as you like to show off your fine, expensive silver collection, this should be done in a room that isn’t covered by windows. A silver collection is usually worth a lot of money as well as sentimental value and will be quite a find for a thief.

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