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## ⚠️ When I Got Home, I Noticed a Tiny Coin Wedged in the Door Lock — My Heart Sank As I Realized What It Meant
Sometimes, it’s the smallest details that signal the biggest dangers.
After a long day, you arrive home, put your key into the door—and something doesn’t feel right. You look closer and see it: **a coin, barely visible, wedged into your door lock**. At first, it seems strange but harmless. Maybe even accidental.
But then your gut kicks in. **Something’s wrong.**
And in that moment, you realize: this isn’t random. It could be **a tactic used by criminals to mark your home.**
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### 🪙 Why Would Someone Wedge a Coin in a Door Lock?
It turns out that small signs—like coins in locks, markings on walls, or misplaced flyers—can be part of a **burglary scouting method**.
Here’s how it works:
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* A coin or object is inserted into the door lock or doorframe.
* If it remains untouched for several hours or days, it signals that **no one is home** — possibly **no one has been home for a while**.
* This gives would-be intruders the green light: **the property might be unoccupied and an easy target.**
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### 🚨 What You Should Do Immediately
If you ever notice something unusual like a coin, string, tape, or foreign object placed at your door, **do not ignore it.** It might be an attempt to check whether the door is being opened regularly.
**Here’s what to do:**
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1. **Do NOT remove it immediately** (if safe, take a photo first).
2. **Call the police or local authorities.** Report the suspicious activity.
3. **Check your surroundings.** Look for unfamiliar vehicles, individuals lingering nearby, or additional signs on neighbors’ doors.
4. **Alert your neighbors.** They may have experienced similar tactics.
5. **Check your security system** or consider installing one if you haven’t already.
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