Sure, your money would be better off in the bank! However, many people prefer to keep their savings at home. It is therefore important to take certain precautions, because, obviously, no one is immune to a burglary. Forget these hiding places, they will be the first to be checked by potential thieves.
As relayed by our colleagues from Figaro, 8 out of 10 French people still want cash, especially for daily payments. Many people keep their savings and savings at home, so it is unwise to choose the wrong places and hiding places to hide them. Although the safe remains the most secure method, there are other alternatives provided certain precautions are taken. How can you protect your home as well as your precious possessions and what are the hiding places to avoid in your house?
It is undeniable that keeping cash in your home presents certain risks. When traveling or traveling, it is often impossible to take your savings and all your valuables with you. Unfortunately, the latter are never safe from possible burglaries. Do not be afraid ! There are a few precautions you can put in place to protect your savings and valuables.
Jewelry and banknotes. Source: spm
A state-of-the-art safe is undoubtedly the most secure way to protect your money, jewelry and valuables. Obviously, you can also think about setting up a surveillance alarm system to protect your home from the intrusion of burglars. In addition, the smartest hide their valuables in the freezer, in the garden, in wall tiles or in the lining of a carpet.
However, in addition to these security measures, it is very important to anticipate the vision of criminals by avoiding the hiding places they will think of in the first place.
What are the first places burglars see in your home?
Often experienced and well organised, burglars are generally familiar with classic hiding places. Indeed, the latter do not have time to tie up all that your house has to offer and go straight to the search for money and precious objects such as jewelry. They rush to check certain places that may seem efficient to you when in reality they are well known to burglars. Here are some places where you should never hide your money:
The cabinets : Confirmed by several crime professionals in anonymous interviews, bedroom wardrobes are the first places burglars start looking for a nest egg.
The furniture of the home : Thieves always think of it first. They open the doors and drawers of the furniture to empty everything, in the hope of finding something to enjoy themselves.
Hiding money in an interior cabinet. Source: spm
Behind the tables: This practice is also to be avoided. Indeed, thieves know this trick very well and are always looking for money as well as a safe behind paintings and decorations.
Inside mud with plants: Not very original, this hiding place is now revealed by thieves. Many people used to hide their reserves and savings there. To avoid !
Under the mattress: This classic hiding place is known by everyone, although it turned out to be very effective in the days of our grandmothers; this one is very risky today.
Hide the money under the mattress. Source: spm
As you will have understood, keeping money and precious objects in your home presents risks. Indeed, no one is safe from a burglary. Our tips can help you take certain precautions to protect your property from possible burglary.
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