Many people think that simply changing their locks will prevent someone who once had access to the house or home from gaining entry. Guess again. Many vindictive people will enter the prior residence for mischievous purposes. How do they do it? Well, they call a locksmith and tell him that they have been locked out of the house. Locksmiths have different policies about unlocking vehicles or houses. Some require the client to produce a driver’s license or identification card showing the address you need to have unlocked. Some will ask if there are photos of you inside the residence. In any case sometimes they will unlock a residence for someone. Then the games begin.
How do you protect yourself from something like this happening to you? Call a locksmith who installs bump-proof, manipulation resistant, or special high security locks. Having a properly programmed alarm panel will also alert you to unauthorized entry. So you might want to change the pin codes or have one installed at your residence if you do not have one.
By: John Leonard
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