Even if your home is properly secured against burglary, remember that technical security measures alone are not enough. Therefore, try to get to know the surroundings in which you live as well as possible. You need to know what is normal and routine there, and what, for example, is suspicious and arouses your distrust. You must notice the differences yourself. This is necessary because criminals usually observe their victims, trying to learn their habits and even their daily schedules. That is why it is very important to notice whether someone is watching your home, you yourselves, or your family members.
Attacks on houses and apartments occur at various times of day and night. A lack of caution, flaunting your possessions among friends and people you have met casually, and a lack of prudence when forming new acquaintances can have a sad ending. It happens that we invite people we have only just met into our homes, making it easier for them, as potential perpetrators, to assess our financial situation and identify weaknesses in the security of the home. Victims of attacks are most often people who live alone, especially elderly people known to be wealthy, people who run businesses, or those returning from abroad. A thief will not disdain any loot—therefore, we must all protect ourselves and our property.