Spike in crime
Every year during October and November there is a definite spike in crime with house break and theft, theft out of motor vehicle; theft from motor vehicle; follow homes and common robberies dominating across all regions. Charnel Hattingh, Fidelity ADT National Marketing and Communications Manager says much of the crime seems opportunistic at this time […]
Don’t be duped by impersonators
Criminals posing as repairmen, security or police officers, and municipal workers have duped many residents into letting them into their homes resulting in robberies that could have been avoided. Charnel Hattingh, National Marketing and Communications Manager Fidelity ADT, says homeowners need to be cautious especially at this time of year. “We see an increase […]
Safety tips for Show Days
Open House or ‘Show Days’ has been proven to be a valuable way of introducing your home to prospective buys. But unfortunately, this also means that you could be unknowingly opening your doors to potential burglars who look to take advantage of the situation. When taking precaution, it is important to remember that there is […]