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15
Dec 2009
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Monitronics Tuesday tip: Prevent Lock Bumping

In recent years, “lock bumping” has received a lot of publicity in the media. It’s a method by which criminals with specially made keys can open a large portion of the deadbolt locks that are on most American homes, today.
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If you have any question about how easy it is to get your hands on one of these specially made keys, or how easy it is to open a locked door by this method, simply Google the term “lock bumping,” and you’ll find a variety of online sources for bumping keys as well as instructional videos that show the technique in action.

Fortunately, several companies now make “bump proof” locks or retro-fit cylinders that are immune to this type of manipulation and will help guarantee that your door is truly locked. Of course, if you really want to insure your home’s and family’s safety, we recommend a monitored home security system from Monitronics. Call us today at 800-290-0709 to schedule an appointment with a Monitronics security expert.

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01
Dec 2009
Posted by Jason
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Tuesday Tips – Identity theft protection

“Mailboxing” or “redflagging” is a criminal activity in which thieves target residential mailboxes with outgoing mail and the red flag up in the hopes of finding checks. Even though the checks may be made out to the utility company, business, or a loved one, the thieves can “wash” the checks in a chemical such as acetone to dissolve the ink, and then make the checks out to themselves for whatever amount they desire.
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Instead, consider sending electronic gift certificates for gifts to loved ones and pay your bills online. Most banks offer online bill paying these days and for the businesses that do require a paper check, some banks can even generate a check that does not reveal your personal account number. Contact your bank for more details.

Though we’re known for our monitored business and home alarm systems, your total security is important to us. Please, take the steps to keep yourself from being a victim of identity theft.

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