Use a neighbor s phone to call police. If your home has been burglarized DO NOT touch anything. Call the police. Don t carry identification tags on your key ring. Don t hide spare house keys outside.
Burglars know where to look.
Utilize direct deposit for Social Security, pension, or other checks. Avoid keeping large sums of money at home. When shopping, don t display large amounts of cash. Don t leave purses unattended in the shopping cart or on the counter. Don t become distracted while purchasing items.