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Security Tips
10 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HOME AND FAMILY SAFE
October is National Crime Prevention Month and is a time when communities across the country raise awareness about crime and what can be done to help prevent it. Did you know that in any given year, property crimes -- including burglary -- outnumber violent crimes almost 8 to 1? And statistics show that a burglar will spend 45 minutes deciding which home is going to be his next target but only three minutes actually burglarizing the residence.

With this in mind, the security experts at Schlage have come up with a Top 10 list of things you can do help to keep your family and home from becoming crime targets.

1. Make sure each exterior door has a solid core and is protected by a high-quality deadbolt, including the door linking the garage and house. Also, secure all windows with quality locks -- even those on the second floor.

2. Invest in a home-security system with central monitoring, and if you move into a home that already has a security system, change the entry code.

3. Keep your property well lit at night and install motion sensors on exterior lights. The last thing a burglar wants is a spotlight shining on him as he creeps up to the house. Also keep your landscaping trimmed so shrubs don't hide your windows and consider planting prickly shrubbery near windows (think holly bushes).

4. Never leave your home unlocked and don’t “hide” spare keys outside -- crooks will find them. Even better, consider installing a keypad lock on your front door so you don’t have to worry about keys. While we’re talking about the outside, remember to use a padlock or cable lock to secure gates and fences around your home.

5. Working parents with latchkey kids should consider a remote entry/home-management system that lets you use your cell phone to monitor cameras at home, unlock doors, turn lights on and off and receive text alerts when the kids come home from school.

6. If you’re going away, even for a few days, ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your house and collect newspapers and mail (or have deliveries stopped until you return). Also, put a few lights on timers so it looks like someone is home.

7. Don’t let your kids play alone outside or in public places.

8. Never put your child’s name on clothes, jewelry, hats, back packs and other belongings that people can readily see.

9. Teach your children to never say “I am home alone” when they answer the phone. Tell them to let the answering machine pick up or say “my mom and dad are busy and can’t come to the phone.”

10. If your child rides a bike to school, make sure he or she has a high-quality bike lock and remind him/her to attach the bike to a secure object (like a bike rack). Security Products Magizine October 2010

Prevent Identity Theft
Having your identity stolen can be a nightmare, both emotionally and financially. As this week is National Identity Fraud Prevention Week, smile the Internet bank have come up with its top ten tips to prevent ID theft in a bid to combat this ever-increasing figure.
1. Check your statement.
If you notice anything strange on your statements or if you think someone may have accessed your accounts, contact your bank immediately.
2. Protect your identity.
Invest in a shredder to destroy any receipts, bills, bank statements and even junk mail that you wouldn't want other people getting their hands on.
3. Your login details.
Be aware of others close by who may try to take note of your account information. Don't choose or change your security details in a public place.
4. Your cards.
Always keep your cards in your possession and never let them out of your sight. Never let anyone know your Personal Identification Number (PIN). When using a cash machine or using your card in a shop beware of anyone trying to watch you enter your PIN.
5. Your security information.
Avoid password that others can guess. Don't tell anyone your security details and never ever write them down. Change your security information immediately if you suspect anyone else may have gained access to it.
6. Your credit file.
Check your credit file for accuracy. Look for unauthorized activity, such as new accounts you didn't open, credit searches by companies you haven't dealt with or address links to addresses you don't recognize. You can arrange to receive your credit file regularly to monitor credit applications made in your name.
7. Your transactions.
Be sure you are dealing with a genuine and legitimate company before giving them any account details, particularly if they have approached you.
8. Documents.
Keep all your important documents, such as your passport, driving license, birth/marriage certificate, in a safe place (but not all together if possible). They are as valuable to a criminal as electrical equipment or jewelry and can be easily sold to an identity fraudster.
9. Do not give out personal information over the phone, through the mail, or over the Internet unless you have initiated the contact. Identity thieves will pose as bank representatives, Internet service providers, and even government officials to get you to reveal identifying information.
10. Guard your Social Security number. Ask to use other types of identifiers when possible, and don't carry your SSN card. Be sure to keep it in a secure place. Do not put your Social Security number on your checks.
11. Minimize the identification information and the number of cards you carry. Take only what you will