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Do
not list your first name in the telephone book. Instead use initials.
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Make
sure your answering machine message does not indicate that you are alone.
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Have
dead bolts installed on all doors. Keep doors and windows locked.
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Install
a peephole on your door and look before opening the door.
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Never
open the door to strangers.
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Keep
blinds or drapes closed at night to discourage "Peeping Toms." Do
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not
hang lingerie outdoors.
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Verify
the identity of any repairmen. Use the telephone number listed in the phone
book, not on their identification.
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If
someone comes to your door asking to use the telephone, make the call
yourself. Don't invite them in.
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Don't
hide a spare key under the doormat or under a flowerpot. Thieves know all
the good hiding places.
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Plant
thorny bushes under all windows. Invest in motion sensor lights and a good
security system. |
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Get
a barking dog or "beware of dog" signs.
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Always
double check doors at night and lock all windows.
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Be
sure your garage door can be secured. Do not leave it open when you are
away; an empty garage broadcasts your absence. |
