Crime prevention tips for senior citizens
Older people The elderly may feel more vulnerable to some crimes, although they are actually less likely to become victims. Get a personal alarm to use in emergencies, e.g. if you trip over at home Don’t keep large amounts of money at home, try to use a bank account instead Look after your pension book and other bank cards etc. carefully – consider a small domestic safe Fit door...
Read MoreDistraction burglary crime prevention advice
‘Bogus callers’, ‘distraction burglary or ‘doorstep crime’ are crimes that a lot of vulnerable people fear. Follow our advice so that you can spot the signs of whether or not an unexpected caller to your home is genuine. Top tips for deterring distraction burglars Check ID Carefully – check the phone number matches the number in the yellow pages, phone...
Read MoreuPVC Door Locks Can Be Bypassed In Under 20 Seconds! – 22 Million UK Homes At Risk
You may have seen recent reports on television news or in the newspapers of a weakness in the locks on uPVC doors. The weakness is currently being exploited by burglars in some areas of the UK, notably the West Yorkshire Police area. To our knowledge, such attacks are not yet common place in the Stockport, Macclesfield, Cheshire and south Manchester areas. The problem, known as snapping,...
Read MoreLocksmiths in South Manchester
Master locksmith in South Manchester & Stockport - Cusworth Master Locksmiths - 07792517113 Have you been broken into, lost your keys or just locked out? has your key broken off in the lock? Whatever the problem, Cusworth Master Locksmiths Locksmiths can help you resolve your problem. We are based in Wilmslow, South Manchester and can in most cases be on site within an hour when...
Read MoreLocksmith Service in Macclesfield Cheshire SK9 & SK10
Cusworth Master Locksmiths, Based in Wilmslow, Cover Macclesfield and surrounding areas including Bollington Poynton and Prestbury Whether its a faulty uPVC door lock, a safe requiring servicing or a new access control system for your small business, Cusworth Master Locksmiths can give you cost effective solutions to your security needs. Please contact us for unbiased independent...
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