Info on a phone call

I received this from another crime watch coordinator from another development, just thought I would pass it along. Dave

Just wanted to let you know about the phone call I received a few minutes ago in case other people in the neighborhood are receiving the same call.

A guy identifying himself as a rep for GE systems. Says he knows that our security system is an old one and that they will be in the Apopka area. Would like to set up an appt. to come by to upgrade our system. Asked him how he knows if we do or do not currently have a system. He stated that they get that info on the computer but was not sure where the info comes from

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Told him I wasn’t interested. He continued to try to talk me into an appt. Explained that we were personal friends with the owner of the security system we have. He made a comment about how did I know the owner of ADT or Brinks etc. Told him it was not any of his business who we had and again that I was not interested and hung up

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The number on caller ID is 321-354-9244 and shows up as Borders. Looked the number up on google and there are lots of people reporting calls, back a few months. Don’t know if you want to put out a warning but some people might go ahead and give out info that could put them at risk if it indeed is not a legit call.

Thanks!

Info for a safer home

I got this info from the OCSO, hope it helps.... Dave

How to Protect Your Home:

• According to the F.B.I., residential burglaries occur at the rate of one every ten seconds.

• The majority of residential burglaries occur on weekdays.

• One third of all household burglaries are committed by using force.

• Installing good locks, then using them, would eliminate well over one half of the residential burglaries in America.

• Have the Sheriff’s Office conduct a free security survey of your house, apartment, or dwelling.

• Lock all doors even when gone momentarily – down the street, to the store, or visiting neighbors.

• If door hinges are exposed on the exterior of the door, non-removable hinge pins should be used.

• Use a dead bolt lock with a one-inch bolt throw.

• Your doors should be made of solid stock, either wood or metal clad.

• Always lock your windows since many a burglar can simply enter through an unlocked or open window.

• Keep shrubs trimmed away from windows and doors.

• Keep your garage door closed and locked at all times.

• The door leading from the garage to the house is a favorite access point for the burglar.

• Make sure your garage windows are always locked

Good Idea

Here is a good idea to be a little safer..... Dave

Put your car keys beside your bed at night.

If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car.

The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.

 

Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this:

It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation.

Test it. It will go off from almost everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain.

It works if you park in your driveway or garage.

If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds, all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that.

And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot.

The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone.

Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.