Common home security mistakes that make you a target for burglars
Learn how to keep thieves at bay
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Not closing blinds and curtains when it gets dark
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Making it obvious your house is unoccupied
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Leaving expensive goods on display
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Letting post pile up
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Posting on social media when you're away
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Leaving rubbish out
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Leaving notes out for delivery drivers
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Not installing motion-activated lighting
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Not having a video doorbell
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Leaving belongings outside
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Creating a vulnerable outdoor office
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Leaving a key in obvious places
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Placing outdoor storage by windows
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Forgoing garden CCTV
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Not having your front of house on show
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Leaving tools around
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Leaving a key fob by the front door
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Leaving your keys near the door
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Leaving car keys on display
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Not having a burglar alarm (or having an unreliable one)
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Making it easy for ID thieves
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Having low fencing (or none at all)
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Forgetting the garage
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Not checking the deadlock
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Using window air-conditioning units
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Having a quiet driveway
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Posting pictures of your house keys online
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Having a dense garden
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Not installing locks on windows
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Having a ‘To Let’ sign outside
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Not participating in Neighbourhood Watch
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Not having a dog
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