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<\/p>\nThere are few things more important in life than the safety and security of ourselves and our loved ones.<\/p>\n
It should go without saying that the majority of us want to avoid danger wherever possible, and most of all in our own homes.<\/p>\n
For as long as humans have been civilized, our homes, be they small or large, ancient or brand-spanking new, have provided us with an added sense of security.<\/p>\n
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Which is why it\u2019s so terrifying when we fall victim to burglaries and the like. The very idea of a stranger gaining access to our home and being able to snoop around and touch or take what they please gives me the creeps.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m sure I\u2019m not alone in that, so I thought it a good idea to share an important warning concerning a tactic employed by some criminals looking to gain access to properties by preying on unsuspecting homeowners. Want to know more? Read on\u2026<\/p>\n
Security at home is usually something people take seriously. Some own dogs that they rely on to be both a warning and defensive system. Others have security cameras outside their homes in the hope of warding off would-be criminals or filming them if they\u2019re undeterred.<\/p>\n
As has been the case time and again throughout history, however, criminals always endeavor to stay one step ahead of the preventative methods in place to stop them.<\/p>\n
Warning!!! Two weeks ago during the day, a hard knock was at my front door, not a regular knock but almost pounding.<\/p>\n
A Texas woman, Kim Fleming Cernigliaro, found that out a few years ago, when she found herself at the center of an alleged break-in attempt at her home.<\/p>\n
Following her terrifying ordeal \u2013 which occurred in 2016 \u2013 Kim took to Facebook to explain what had happened, as well as to give a rather sinister warning that people would be wise to remember.<\/p>\n
\u201cTwo weeks ago,\u201d her post began, \u201cduring the day, a hard knock was at my front door, not a regular knock but almost pounding, (I honestly thought something may have happened to someone and they needed help) but something didn\u2019t feel right\u2026and I DO NOT answer the door when I am here by myself. So don\u2019t bother!<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter several Knocks, they finally left. I glanced and could see it was a man through the stained glass of my door. After about 30 minutes I walked outside to look for what I thought would be a brochure, but instead found a rubber band around my knob to hold the door to open when I unlocked the latch. I called Ron and he told me to get the gun out and leave it out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shockingly, as per reports, Kim had come very close to being the victim of a technique used by criminals to gain entry to people\u2019s homes.<\/p>\n
Kim\u2019s post went on to reveal that she had contacted the local sheriff, who had informed her that it was quickly becoming a trend in the area.<\/p>\n
She continued: \u201cAs soon as you unlatch the door, they do not wait for you to turn the knob, they can bust in on you. Anyway just be careful, I USE to be such a trusting person, but not at all anymore!\u201d<\/p>\n
See more about the rubber band trick in the video below:<\/p>\n