At Home

  • Use a door viewer before opening your door. Always demand identification from strangers (even repair or sales persons).
  • Always lock up your home before leaving and don't hide your house keys outdoors anywhere. 
  • Have keys ready and in your hand for immediate use when you return home.
  • Use interior and exterior lighting at all times. 
  • Shred credit card offers and bank statements before you throw them away if you do not plan on using them. 
  • Hide or destroy boxes from expensive purchases. 
  • Do not answer personal questions about your home such as type of alarm, daytime occupancy, etc. 
  • Do not let people inside your home (to use the bathroom, phone, etc.). 
  • Avoid mail theft by obtaining a locked mailbox and dropping off outgoing mail at the local post office. 
  • Do not give out your personal information or credit card number over the phone unless you initiated the call. 
  • Safeguard your home and yourself while you are away with Vacation Safety.