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In recent years, there has been a
steady decline in burglary but this is only minor, and with cybercrime on the
increase, being vigilant has never been more important. Some of us can be quick
to let the world know on Facebook where we are, when we are there, who we are
with, and this kind of information is gold to internet stalkers, who are
constantly finding new ways of getting access to your house and possessions. Of
course most of us lock the doors, and have safety precautions in place, such as
alarms, window locks, gates, and even cameras, but it's super important to make
sure that you don't become another statistic, because burglary and theft can be
such a life-changing occurrence, to the point of creating personal and
emotional issues, that really, prevention is better than the cure! You don’t
want to feel as if you need to move home because you no longer feel safe or happy.
With a few basic
simple tricks we can add another level of safety to our houses, some of the top
ones include:
- Ensuring that you remove any rubbish around your home, this can
make it look like you are away
- Keep your windows relatively
free from overgrown bushes/plants so it doesn't create added privacy for
burglars trying to get in
- Keep lights on with light
timers when you are away so your house is never in darkness
- Keep Facebook and Instagram
posts/location tagging to a minimum (this may sound silly but it is
important)
- Make sure you have an effective hiding place
for important things, avoid putting them in the typical places like draws,
safes, under the bed
Of course these are
really the basics, and it is as far as we can go to protect our homes without
any outside help. However, there are companies that do offer networking systems
that work to protect your home, with very little effort from yourself. Even big
brands such as Panasonic offer Smart Home solutions, which will
monitor your home. Be sure to be savvy and avoid any type of home break
in.