Why beware of the dog is a magnet to criminals

Picture the scene. A burglar approaches your property only to be greeted by a sign that announces “beware of the dog”. Surely they’ll be deterred? 

Picture the scene. A burglar approaches your property only to be greeted by a sign that announces “beware of the dog”. Surely they’ll be deterred? 

Warning Signs

Warning Signs

Not according to new information from insurance firm LV who say that the canine cautions instead act as a magnet to potential intruders and can see insurance claims rejected.

Not according to new information from insurance firm LV who say that the canine cautions instead act as a magnet to potential intruders and can see insurance claims rejected.
Speaking to the
Daily Mail
, Sarah Smith head of underwriting at LV says that signs such as those warning of pets can alert criminals to systems which may be switched off or outdated,
leaving their homes vulnerable to intrusion.

“This means there could be an opportunity to enter the property without triggering a possible sensor alarm.”

“This means there could be an opportunity to enter the property without triggering a possible sensor alarm.”

Empty homes at risk 

Empty homes at risk 

Smith’s example of signs working in the opposite way as intended isn’t the only example of criminals seeking to take advantage of an empty home and a lack of security. 

Smith’s example of signs working in the opposite way as intended isn’t the only example of criminals seeking to take advantage of an empty home and a lack of security. 
It might not come as a surprise then, to discover that our homes are most vulnerable when many of us are out at work.
70%
of residential burglaries across England and Wales occur on weekdays.
With
the average burglary claim at around £2,300, s
taying one step ahead of criminals is vital. 

With 3 Alarms smart security systems you can do just that!

With 3 Alarms smart security systems you can do just that!

Our cutting-edge smart security systems, can be equipped with both internal and external cameras and sensors that will recognise your pets and only be triggered by human detection. Giving you real-time monitoring capabilities via user-friendly mobile apps. This means you can stay informed about any suspicious activity on your property, no matter where you are.

Our cutting-edge smart security systems, can be equipped with both internal and external cameras and sensors that will
recognise your pets and only be triggered by human detection.
Giving you real-time monitoring capabilities via user-friendly mobile apps. This means you can stay informed about any suspicious activity on your property, no matter where you are.

Without all the pesky false alarms or alerts from your pets, your furry friends can roam freely through your property, without setting off the alarm and causing them – and you – unwanted distress. 

Without all the pesky false alarms or alerts from your pets
, your furry friends can roam freely through your property, without setting off the alarm and causing them – and you – unwanted distress. 

It’s also great that you can “peak-in” in to check how your pets are doing when your away from the home 

It’s also great that you can “peak-in” in to check how your pets are doing when your away from the home 
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Protect the perimeter first

Protect the perimeter first

Smart cameras positioned outside will detect movement in the perimeter of your home, that can turn on the lights inside, which actively deter potential intruders, detecting them and ejecting them before they try to break in. 

Smart cameras positioned outside will detect movement in the perimeter of your home, that can turn on the lights inside, which actively deter potential intruders, detecting them and ejecting them before they try to break in.