I recently received an e-mail that was worth passing along especially since we had our credit card security tampered with a few days ago. We had a relative who died and while the family was at the funeral, his house was ransacked...always, always have someone you trust at the home of the deceased during the periods immediately following the death. Even though addresses are not published, unwelcome visits from thieves who are tuned into these events, are all too frequent...here are some other "heads up" to pass along:
Something to think about with all our new electronic technology.
1. GPS
Our friends had their car broken into while at a football game. Their car was parked on the green adjacent to the stadium and specially
allotted to football fans. Things stolen from the car included: a garage door remote control, some money and a GPS prominently mounted
on the dashboard.
When the victims got home, they found that their house had been ransacked and just about everything had been stolen.
The thieves used the GPS to guide them to the house ("Go Home" feature), and used the garage remote control to gain entry to the house.
They knew the owners were at the game, what time the game was scheduled to finish and so they knew how much time they had to clean out the house.
It would appear that they had brought a truck to empty the house of its contents..
2. MOBILE PHONE
Never thought of this: This lady has now changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile phone after her handbag, containing her
cell phone, credit card, wallet, etc., was stolen. 20 minutes later when she called her husband, from a pay phone telling him what had happened;
and he says: "I got your text asking about our Pin Number and I've replied a little while ago." When they rushed down to the bank, they were told
money was already withdrawn. The thief actually used the stolen cell phone to text 'hubby' in the contact list, and get the pin number. Within 20
minutes he had emptied their account.Do not disclose relationships between you and those in your contact list. A void using names like Home,
Honey, Hubby, Sweetheart, Dad, Mom, etc. A 0 Most importantly, when sensitive info is asked through texts, CONFIRM by calling back.
3. TEXT
If you get a TEXT from friends or family to meet them somewhere, be sure to call back to confirm the message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet 'family and friends' who text you! Please pass this information on to people for their own protection.
PLEASE Re-Blog For EVERYONE'S SAFETY
Sally & David this very good information. People forget that some information that is shared on the web can be use by bad people for very bad things. Thanks for the reminder
Wow. This is a good post I am going to make changes.
Re-blog...spread the word...if these words can save one person from some otherwise unfortunate circumstance....you will have done your good deed for today...and maybe a lifetime for having saved one !
Sally & David - This is excellent information and things that you would not think twice about until you or someone you know becomes a victim. Thank you for such a great safety tips.
Please re-blog...pass it on...include in your newsletter...it's important we all have a heads up for our own personal safety !