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Three Signs That Someone May Be Coming Into Your Business Without Your Knowledge

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Many small business owners make the mistake of thinking that they do not have to worry about someone breaking into their business unless they have a broken window or the door is bashed in. That is not the case at all, though. There are many times when small businesses are broken into without any major damage being done. Use the guide below to learn three ways to tell if someone may be breaking into your business without your knowledge.

Inspect the Locks on the Doors Closely

The first thing you want to do is to look closely at the locks on the door. Use a magnifying glass to look for small scratches or cracks near the portion of the lock where the key slides into the hole. When you use a key to open a door, the sides of the lock generally do not become damaged because the key simply slips into the door. When someone uses burglary tools to break into the door, the slender tools can often scratch the door as they are moved back and forth to pop the lock.

Check the Frame of the Doors

Next, you need to look closely at the frames of the doors. Open the door and look at the opening where the tab connected to the door handle goes into the frame to secure the door. Potential burglars will sometimes slip a wadded piece of paper into the small opening to keep the door from securing all the way when you go to close the door. They can simply slip a small tool between the door and the little tab and push it toward the door to release it from the frame. Remove the paper if you notice any paper in the hole. If you see scratches on the frame of the door, someone may be using a credit card to open the door, as well.

Set Up a Trap for Former Employees

If you have former employees that may have had duplicate copies of your key created, you can set up a trap for them by sprinkling a powdery substance, such as flour or powdered sugar onto the floor near the door right before you close up for the evening. The next time you come into your store, you will be able to tell if anyone has walked through the substance, which will let you know if someone has come into your business without your knowledge.

If you find any of these issues, have a locksmith, like Scottsdale Locksmithing, change the locks on your doors right away. You may also want to get a security system for your business to ensure that no one is able to gain access to your business without your knowledge again.  


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