How It Can Happen

• Entering or forcing through unsecured doors or other entrances.
• Waiting for the victim to enter or leave the premises and then forcing his way in together with the victim.
• Impersonating as a public servant or door-to-door salesman.
• Entering the premises on the pretext of delivering goods or hampers, using the toilet or telephone, or viewing the premises in response to a newspaper advertisement for rental or sale.

Preventive Measures

• Padlock the grille gates so that the culprit cannot rush or force his way in when the door is opened.
• Always deal with strangers through a locked grille gate.
• Never open doors to strangers. Use the door viewer to have a good look at the stranger. Talk to the stranger with a chain latch/door limiter fastened if it is available.
• Verify the identity of anyone who claims to be a public servant, door-to-door salesman or representative from other organisations. Call his organisation through the number obtained from your telephone directory. Do not rely on the number that he gives you.
• Inform family members in advance if someone unknown is being sent to the house. Call the Police at “999” if in doubt.