1. Of Course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. I Love those flowers. That tells me you have good taste...and taste means there are nice things inside. these toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
5. If it snows while you are out of town, I like to see if there are tracks to or from your door way. Virgin drifts are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company put the key pad where I can see it. That makes it too easy.
7. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check the dresser drawers, bed side table and medicine cabinet.
8. I almost never go into the kids room.
9. I won't have time to break into a safe. But if it's not bolted down, it's coming with me.
10. A loud tv or radio is always a good deterrent. You can also buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates a flickering glow of a real television. (find it at faketv.com)
~Being aware from a different perspective, can secure your home and family in better ways. Staying one step ahead is the best defense!~
Helpful Hints from Readers Digest 2009