Family-owned, we work to live up to the qualities of honesty, integrity, and a service that is simply unmatched in the area. Whether you need an emergency automotive locksmith or someone to rekey your locks for your home, we work hard for a competitive price, because we want to help all of our customers get the maximum level of protection from every single dollar they spend. To show you we stand behind the work we do, we offer a 90-day parts and labor guarantee. Today, we’re specifically talking about the precautions you should take when a stranger knocks on your door.
Fun fact: Before attempting to break in, some burglars will knock on your door to see if anyone is home. If you don’t answer, they may assume no one is home and kick in the door.
- If someone comes to your door and knocks, first, check your locks and make sure your deadbolt is locked.
- Get a gut check on if the person is trustworthy or not by peeking through a window, peep hole or security camera. Don’t let your guard down, though.
- Even if the people outside your door are a woman and her kid, you should ask who it is and talk to them through the door. You’re not obligated to open your door. So just simply replying, “Who is it?” behind a shut door is perfectly fine. It’s better to be safe than sorry!
Remember, if they claim they’re hurt (perhaps from a car accident), tell them to hang tight while you call 911 for them. If they claim to be a service person (like from the cable company), tell them to call you to set up an appointment. No service person should show up to your home without an appointment.