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Be Careful Who You Let Into Your Home Almost 60,000 American homes are robbed each year. Hard to believe but. in some cases, homeowners actually welcome in criminals. In state after state, fake utility workers are robbing homes. Your best line of defense is a steel mesh screen door with a dead bolt lock. This is a good investment and think of it as an insurance policy. Everyone in the household should have their own key to open it and LOCK IT behind them once inside. You can keep your front door open in nice weather and enjoy some light and fresh air, and still feel safe. Criminals often pose as electricians or policemen to get into a house. It's not always easy to tell a fake ID or badge from the real thing.   Look for the things that are hardest to duplicate. A utility worker, a delivery person, a policeman, should all have an official vehicle. If a worker from the gas company comes around, his truck should have the company's name. That's the kind of thing most would-be...
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