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Originally Posted by Bonanza
There is something that residents do, and I would like to believe it is done out of ignorance.
Most of the houses have residents' name on the little sign in the front of their house. I'm not trying to scare anyone, but the fact of the matter is those who have their last name on the sign is really making it easy these thieves. They see your full name. They look you up in the phone book. They call your number. You aren't home. Ta-Da! Guess what?
The same is true of your phone number. The thieves pick a random phone number. Often the resident leaves their full name. Why? Just leave your phone number. Your friends know whom they're calling. Anyone else can leave a message, anyway. Same scenario. These bad guys have your name and phone number. They look you up in the phone book or get on the Internet and get your address from the tax rolls. Or -- they already have your name, address and phone number because they've looked you up in the phone book (yeah -- this is easier for them). Ta-Da! Guess what? Same thing as above.
TV residents have to smarten up. We all are a target. Don't put yourself in a position where you could be next.
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Good point. We now plan on replacing our sign with only our first names. We also looked at installing a "security" screen door. It would be hard for the perpetrators to kick in an all metal door. I think this will help as a great deterrent.