HOW NOT TO BE A VICTIM OF LOCK BUMPING

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HOW NOT TO BE A VICTIM OF LOCK BUMPING
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• With less than 40 of home intrusions in the U.S.
  showing any signs of forced entry, burglars are
  clearly finding effective ways to get into our
  homes, and oftentimes, this involves lock
  bumping. A technique that has become popular
  since around 2002, it enables burglars to bypass
  the most common door locks.
• Lets look at the method in more detail and how
  you can prevent becoming a victim of it
• What is lock bumping?
• What was once a technique used only by locksmiths
  to safely disassemble locks, is now being used by
  burglars, and involves a bump key being used to
  align the pins in a standard cylinder. Once a
  small amount of pressure is then applied on the
  key, it is bumped and the plug slides open.

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• While not all homes are susceptible to lock
  bumping, unfortunately, most are. Cylinder locks
  containing a pin tumbler mechanism are found in
  many U.S. homes, making them easy targets for
  burglars and intruders.
• What can you do to prevent lock bumping?
• Safeguarding your locks against the lock bumping
  technique and taking additional security measures
  to ensure that your home doesnt appeal to
  criminals, are the first steps you can take to
  protect your home and family from unwanted
  intrusions.
• Below are some of the ways to prevent your home
  falling prey to lock bumping criminals

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• Swapping to high security locks
• Locks that cant be picked, are always going to
  offer the best protection for your home, for
  obvious reasons. Consult with your local,
  licensed locksmith to find out more about the
  best bump-resistant, high-security locks for your
  home.
• Installing anti-bump lock guards
• While these are no substitute for high-security
  locks, they are a cost-effective solution that
  can easily be fitted on your door. Thumb-turn
  guards are the most common type of anti-bump lock
  fixtures, but while it does prevent the lock from
  being bumped, it also prevents it from unlocking
  on the outside.

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• Keyless deadbolt locks
• In much the same way as anti-bump lock guards,
  these are not as convenient because they can only
  be turned from the inside, but keyless deadbolt
  locks do make the lock completely pick/bump-proof
  from the outside.
• Home security system
• If youve got a modern security system installed
  in your home, and have motion sensor lights
  covering the entrances to your home - and even
  security cameras - youre always going to make
  your home less of a target for burglars. Couple
  this with high-security locks, and clear the area
  surrounding your home of any convenient hiding
  spots, and burglars will likely pass by your
  property when scanning the neighborhood for homes
  to burglarize.

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• If youre concerned that the security of your
  home is making you vulnerable to burglars and
  intruders, drop in to your local locksmiths for a
  chat and schedule a professional assessment of
  your home to highlight and address any gaps in
  security that might be present.
• Golden Locks Inc is a local locksmith company
  with years of experience and trained staff
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