10 Signs Your House Is Being Watched by Robbers

[Music] ten subtle signs your house is being watched by robbers every year there are approximately 901 thefts per 100,000 people worldwide to avoid becoming a statistic many people protect their homes some choose alarms others rely on strong doors with complex locks some go even further by installing security cameras LED lights smart locks and high-tech security gadgets but even the most observant people don't always notice that robbers have already started to watch their home and are waiting for the right moment to make a move pay attention to details that can be connected with theft even if they seem trivial at first sight in today's video we've prepared a list of signs that should help you stay alert we hope that you'll never encounter a theft but it's better to always be on your guard before we get started hit the subscribe button now you won't miss any of the important updates coming daily from the bright side of life now let's proceed with number one missing garbage robbers are attracted to a home not only because of the owners money in jewelry very often people throw out papers containing important information names dates of birth addresses passport numbers credit card numbers and other data this data is exactly what robbers need that's why you should make it a rule and a habit to always tear up papers with personal information into small pieces before throwing them away in addition don't leave a box for the garbage men that screams I bought this super expensive stuff because I am loaded think of a way to dispose of it discreetly away from the prying eyes of burglars and if you notice somebody was rummaging in your garbage remember that it isn't always a homeless person searching for food number two the disappearance of your dog nope your dog Oh didn't go on a midnight stroll elope with a fellow pup or get stolen because it's a popular breed robbers are such heartless beings that they'll even resort to dognapping to get rid of your reliable fluffy dogs guarding a house are a burden for robbers that's why they may try to get rid of the Guardian by drawing it outside when the owners are not at home after two days the robbers will come back unafraid of being bitten by a dog of course a missing dog doesn't go away signify an upcoming robbery but one shouldn't exclude this option number three an empty gas tank is it only a stroke of bad luck or did you forget to refill your tank before going home to prevent their potential victims from coming home earlier robbers may drain the gasoline from their car in a worst-case scenario you won't be able to get to a gas station which means you'll get back home even later so if you're sure that you had a full gas tank yesterday and it's almost empty today ask someone to keep an eye on your house until you get home your car must also be theft proof since robbers may use it to deter you always park your car in a well-lit area or a monitored parking lot make sure your alarm system works before hitting the road by doing this you are also preventing your car from being stolen number 4 a new janitor if you use the services of a cleaning company and you always see the same worker the appearance of a new cleaner should worry you be extra cautious if the company itself didn't inform you of the change in personnel the new cleaner could be a robber who wants to inspect your home for valuables but how did they know you used a cleaning service it's better not to ask them directly because it may arouse suspicion the best thing to do is call the company and ask if there have been any changes in their staff and why the previous worker was replaced you should also validate the identity of the new cleaner to check if it's really their employee number five a broken window don't assume that wayward teens pulled a prank on you if this unfortunate event happens some criminals may throw stones at a car or house window to check if the owners are at home and whether the alarm works if neither the owners nor the neighbors come outside to check on what's going on and the police don't come either it can help the robbers calculate the best time for a robbery if you're at home and someone breaks one of your windows call the police immediately in addition I had checking your alarm to your weekly or monthly house maintenance to make sure it's in perfect condition oh and be nice to your neighbors because they may come to your rescue when needed number six problems with lights if you live in a private house and there are lanterns with motion sensors installed in your yard check them immediately if they appear to be malfunctioning how can you tell if someone has messed with your motion sensors a slightly unscrewed light bulb that has not burned out is a signal that someone wants to sneak into your house on notice it never hurts to conduct a brief house inspection before leaving your house especially when you're planning a long trip you might also consider investing in hidden outdoor motion sensors and then installing them in strategic places around your house number seven ads and stickers commercial fliers are annoying pieces of trash but little did you know that they can be used against you robbers mark easily-accessible homes with the help of commercial fliers since simple stickers of course sometimes a flyer is just a flyer but it's still better to get rid of it right away if you are leaving on vacation ask your neighbors to take away add booklets stickers and your mail a pile of papers in the mailbox is an obvious sign that the owners are not at home giving the green light to robbers you can also put up a home security sign even if you're not really registered with a security company yes we're talking about fake home security signage it's one of the cheapest tricks to protect your house as it lets house breakers think you have a security system set up we mentioned earlier that criminals dig through your garbage to get personal information about you your mailbox will not be spared either because your mail contains information like your full name and address crooks are getting savvy err by selling your personal data and cloning your identity which is known as identity theft yep it's not only your valuables they're after but your mail as well number eight strange marks erase any suspicious marks that appear on the door of your home on garden lanterns or simply near your home it's another method for robbers to mark houses that are easy to sneak into or houses whose owners are absent it only means one thing you are their next target speaking of landmarks consider changing your landscaping because it can also be used by burglars tall trees abundant bushes and dense shrubs can be hiding spots into scape routes they also use prominent landscaping materials as markers keep your yard well manicured especially your lawn it can be an indicator that you haven't been in the house for a while number 9 calls from unknown numbers to find out what time the owners of a home are absent robbers call the home phone and drop a call if a small child picks up the phone robbers can try to get some information from them explain to your kids that they shouldn't say anything to strangers and don't ignore repeatedly dropped calls it's better to approach the police in advance did we mention that these are getting more techie nowadays another rookie mistake homeowners make is posting everything on social media burglars can trace your whereabouts without even visiting your house to see if you're there or not better think twice before posting photos of you chilling with your family at the beach or sharing your weekend plans on social media number 10 a broken lock a malfunctioning lock or scratches on a door are signs that somebody has tried to get into your house take action right away call the police change the locks for more reliable ones like dead bolts and think about installing an alarm you should also check your windows and immediately repair any broken ones robbers or opportunists and they will do anything to break into your house [Music] are you aware of any other signs of an upcoming theft please tell us about them in the comments don't forget to click the like button and share this video with everyone so they can be alerted in advance always stay tuned and join us on the bright side of life you

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Keywords: burglary, burglary tricks, safety tips, safety rules, safe home, robbers, burglars, burglary fail, safe house, empty gas tank, Strange marks, broken lock

Id: O3upEY1dY08

Length: 10min 7sec (607 seconds)

Published: Sat Oct 27 2018