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« on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 01:40:34 » |
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I know this may sound obvious and trivial to some, but since the "kids" are off school I would like to offer the following advice. Many of you have intentions of going away for a while, whether abroad or domestically. Some of you will use a taxi or airport transfer service to help you on your way. Those modes of transport are now almost fully computerised with regard to the information you have provided. And so the danger. To put it bluntly, some individuals will offer information to an "unknown" 3rd party for up to £50 a shot, meaning that they can divulge information suggesting that your house may be vacant and therefore open to burglary.
I propose thus:
1) Should you pre-order a taxi etc, do so from an address which is different to your own i.e. from the house of a friend or relative, anything other than your home address.
2) Do not use your own mobile phone number. That will also be logged on a database and can also be tracked to a specific address. Use a landline or a friend's mobile number.
So often these days I've seen a good holiday wrecked by a family returning to an empty house.
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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 06:20:40 » |
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3) wrap your head in tinfoil, its the only way to be sure.
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 07:02:44 » |
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4) Book a taxi to the "airport" but actually get someone to bring you back home so you can catch the burglar in the act!
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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 07:03:38 » |
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I know this may sound obvious and trivial to some, but since the "kids" are off school I would like to offer the following advice. Many of you have intentions of going away for a while, whether abroad or domestically. Some of you will use a taxi or airport transfer service to help you on your way. Those modes of transport are now almost fully computerised with regard to the information you have provided. And so the danger. To put it bluntly, some individuals will offer information to an "unknown" 3rd party for up to £50 a shot, meaning that they can divulge information suggesting that your house may be vacant and therefore open to burglary.
I propose thus:
1) Should you pre-order a taxi etc, do so from an address which is different to your own i.e. from the house of a friend or relative, anything other than your home address.
2) Do not use your own mobile phone number. That will also be logged on a database and can also be tracked to a specific address. Use a landline or a friend's mobile number.
So your mate's house gets burgled instead? Nice.
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herthab
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 07:05:24 » |
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5) Never, under any circumstances, leave your property unguarded. 24 hour surveillance cameras, security patrols hourly, trip wires and booby traps should ensure your holiday is carefree.
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 07:09:11 » |
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So your mate's house gets burgled instead? Nice.
Yeah, and possibly while they're home, but fuck it, at least it's not your house.
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Boy About Town
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 07:16:16 » |
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Don't publicise your holiday on social media. Easy target for a robbery.
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Now, ain't that just like me?
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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 07:26:57 » |
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Don't go on holiday
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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 07:59:31 » |
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Don't use travel agents or airlines either as they will have details of when you are away as well as you home address.
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Red Frog
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« Reply #9 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 08:48:42 » |
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Don't leave your house under any circumstances.
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DarloSTFC84
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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 08:50:00 » |
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If you're a 'holiday goer', just buy a mobile home...then you can take it with you.
Problem solved.
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suttonred
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« Reply #11 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 09:39:24 » |
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Except everyone local knows you are away, because the mobile home isn't on the drive..
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DarloSTFC84
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 09:40:39 » |
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Except everyone local knows you are away, because the mobile home isn't on the drive..
But if you permanently live in it, they can't rob it if you have it with you..
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Roaming the land while you sleep..
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4D
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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 09:47:28 » |
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Buy a caravan and stick it on the drive.
Don't go anywhere, just spend a week on your drive, put up the swingball on your front lawn, walk to your local pub for a few beers. Job done.
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suttonred
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« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 10:26:41 » |
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And pop inside for a crap. I can see lots of benefits with that idea.
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