WHAT YOU SHOULD AND SHOULDN’T DO WITH YOUR KEYS

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WHAT YOU SHOULD AND SHOULDNT DO WITH YOUR KEYS
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• Its hard to believe that so many residential
  burglaries occur as a result of unlocked doors,
  yet thats the reality in the U.S today. Whether
  through the simple act of forgetting to lock the
  door, losing a key, having it stolen, or even a
  lucky burglar finding a key hidden close to the
  door, home break-ins happen at a frightening
  pace, and most of these incidents can be avoided.

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• Dont hide your key near your door
• While you may think a burglary will never happen
  to you, and that the chances of a criminal
  targeting your home and finding a key hidden
  under a plant pot at the entrance are slim to
  none, you could be wrong on both fronts. Burglars
  are opportunistic, and if your home looks quiet
  and inviting, theyll check for hidden keys
  around the main entrance, and if theyre luck is
  in, theyll find one, walk right in and help
  themselves to whatever they find.
• Keep in mind that some insurance policies dont
  cover losses made when a burglar has used a key
  to gain entry to the property, and do so only
  when there are signs of forced entry.

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• Dont carry a spare key in your wallet
• Purses and wallets are not the best place for
  keeping a spare key to your home, as these items
  are often stolen or lost, and you could end up
  losing a whole lot more than some cash and your
  bank cards if you fall victim to a bag grabber or
  wallet pincher.
• On the same note, never put your home address or
  name on a keychain.

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• Do act fast if you lose your keys or theyre
  stolen
• No matter whether you lost your keys an hour ago
  or a day ago, the fact remains that theyre lost
  and could be in anybodys hands. The chances of
  your keys turning up after youve conducted a
  thorough search for them, is slim, so youll need
  to arrange for a locksmith to change your locks,
  fast.
• If your keys were stolen, there is no reason to
  wait around, contact your local locksmith right
  away and have them change or rekey your locks to
  err on the side of caution and give your home and
  your family, the protection it deserves.

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• Do consider adding extra security to your home
• High-security locks, taking good care of your
  keys and always locking your door when youre
  upstairs or out, can certainly help prevent your
  home from falling prey to burglars or intruders,
  but with determined thieves using more and more
  brutal or sophisticated methods to force their
  way in, you might want to consider having a
  security system installed.
• For any concerns about the security of your home
  or issues with your keys, always talk to a
  licensed locksmith first, as their free and
  impartial advice could save you money and give
  you and your home the best protection available,
  at the best price.

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• Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed locksmith in
  Huntington Beach with years of experience and
  trained staff skilled in locksmith services for
  both residential and commercial clients and also
  has an online store for high security locks, and
  mul-t-lock, MT5 High Security keys etc. We also
  specialize in automotive lock repair services for
  cars, bikes and trucks and installation,
  servicing and repair of high quality security
  systems, access control systems and CCTV systems.
  If you are looking for commercial doors in
  Anaheim or any other locksmith services in Orange
  County, call us at [phone].