Why you should always change the locks when moving into a new home. Changing locks when moving house or after losing keys can be a hassle, but think of it as an investment that will result in peace of mind and potentially avoid unpleasant and unnecessary experience. Did you know that a worrying 20% of […]
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We recently wrote about a possible scam involving locksmith stickers which had been linked to a burglary in the Wandsworth area of London. These small stickers are used by many locksmiths as a legitimate marketing tool, but the suspect stickers had raised alarm because they featured a non-working phone number. However, it seems that only
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Alexandra Locksmiths have this week heard of a new scam that has hit London. Potential burglars have been using scouts to put almost transparent Locksmith stickers on doors and letterboxes of vulnerable properties that they are marking out with the intention of the burglar later returning to burgle it. The locksmith stickers advertise a 24/7
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October has been National Home Security Month, with 2013 being the first year of the campaign, which is sponsored by Yale. The idea behind it is to raise awareness of home security issues as the dark nights draw in. During the months of October-March, offending levels can be up to one and a half times
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Statistics and graph taken from the home office crime bulletin. Statistics from the 2010/11 BCS suggest that 2.6 % of domestic households were a victim of burglary, which is a significant increase compared to the previous year. If you are concerned for your home security and want to talk to a locksmith in London about
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Holiday season is kicking in again and people throughout the country are leaving the English summer rain and their homes behind as they seek a sun filled holiday. Holiday season is notorious for an increase in burglaries as have-a-go lucky burglars look to cash in on homeowners who leave there homes unoccupied whilst away. Because
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A millionaire’s daughter who was caught driving looters around during the summer riots in London has been convicted of burglary. 20 year old, Laura Johnson, of south east London, denies charges and is claiming the she acted under duress. The university of Exeter student said that she was “ordered to drive” and was too “frightened
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One of the most bizarre home break ins we’ve heard about recently goes to Carol Driver, after her home was broken into by British Gas! In what seems to be a new low for customer service, British Gas broke into Carol’s home, replaced her gas meter with a pay as you go machine and then
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It might not be the most secure of security solutions but making the small investment in “jaggy” plants might be right for you, or it could & maybe should at the least be a small part of your overall home security. Many of our regular readers might think we’ve lost our mind reading this, but
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Have just finished a job in Highgate North London N6 for an elderly lady who was a victim of a Trick or Treat scam. Three people dressed in Halloween costumes knocked at the door and when she opened it they pushed her to the floor and took cash and jewellery from her home. She was
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