| What was once only known to lock professionals | | | | changes to increase the security on your |
| is now all over the internet. Bump keys are no | | | | property. Maybe you could use a fence to keep |
| longer a secret. What sets bump keys apart | | | | your home out of sight and out of mind. |
| from other methods of bypassing locks such as | | | | Consider getting an alarm system. |
| lock picking is that bumping locks is incredibly easy. | | | | Maybe serious security measures must be |
| If you don't believe me do a search online for | | | | taken like installing bars on your windows. |
| videos that show how it is done. Better yet buy | | | | If money is tight fix things like overgrown hedges. |
| a cheap set of bump keys and try it yourself; | | | | Upgrade your security lighting. Motion detector |
| Bumping a lock is as empowering as it is | | | | lights work wonders at keeping thieves away. |
| frightening. | | | | They don't want to seen and lights coming on in |
| Possessions can always be replaced, but the | | | | the middle of the night draws attention. Install |
| security of your family is something that should | | | | cheap dummy cameras to scare away would be |
| be taken seriously. So now that you know how | | | | thieves. Adopt a dog from a shelter. Even a |
| truly easy it is for a criminal to get into your | | | | toy poodle will bark when someone tries to get in |
| home it is time to assess your home security. | | | | your home and that will send a thief running. |
| Take a walk around your house while thinking | | | | You could even put up beware of dog signs. |
| like a burglar. Survey your property at night as | | | | An intruder isn't going to know the difference. |
| well. Is there anything that makes your home | | | | When you are away from home or on vacation |
| attractive to burglars? Is it dark? Is there lots | | | | be extra cautious. Have friends and neighbors |
| of cover to hide behind? Are there areas across | | | | watch it for you. Make sure your mail does not |
| from your home where someone could case your | | | | pile up. Hook up your lights and stereo to timers |
| home? Does your home appear empty? Is it a | | | | to make the home look occupied. |
| older home with cheap locks and flimsy windows? | | | | Remember that there is no for sure thing in |
| Do you have ladders or tools lying around that | | | | home security, but you can make it harder for a |
| would assist thief in getting inside your home? | | | | crime to happen. If your house looks like a difficult |
| At night is it easy to see inside your home? | | | | score with no return then a thief will likely move |
| Are valuables visible? | | | | onto something easier. |
| Be security conscious and make the necessary | | | | |