The summer is a great time of a year to go on vacation and criminals are aware of this. You need to make sure you take proper steps prior and to vacation to keep your home safe. Basic and simple preventative measures can be taken to help ensure when you return from vacation you are not returning as a victim.
1. Have your newspaper and mail delivery stopped while you are away. It is a clue to a criminal that your mailbox is overflowing and newspapers are piled up on your property. If you have a mail slot on your door, secure it. You can stop your mail by visiting your local post office and completing a simple form.
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