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Post by Yoki on Aug 16, 2015 22:01:00 GMT
I posted earlier this week that our house had been broken into, but without any signs of forced entry, we weren't sure how they got in. Today I learned about key bumping & I'm willing to bet this is how. I thought I'd share because it's eye-opening & a little scary. We'll be investing in a keyless lock. youtu.be/131j0htYIoU |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Aug 16, 2015 22:05:12 GMT
Scary!
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Aug 16, 2015 22:17:35 GMT
We have a keyless entry on our Garage door. We don't usually use the front door. but We do carry our key with us. We have garage door openers in our cars.
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Aug 16, 2015 22:18:53 GMT
Well, holy shit.
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Post by Laura in OK on Aug 16, 2015 22:35:06 GMT
And let's just put it all over YouTube so all the criminals can find out just how to do it!
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Post by Rainbow on Aug 16, 2015 23:51:13 GMT
Get a Lock Jaw or doorstop.
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Post by karen on Aug 16, 2015 23:54:54 GMT
Dang that is scary.
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Post by CeeScraps on Aug 17, 2015 0:09:57 GMT
Holy smokes.....ugh
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 17, 2015 0:13:04 GMT
Oh holy crap!!
Seriously?!
Well, heck, now I feel safe!
And as another poster mentioned, I'm sure glad that he felt the need to post that on YouTube for all the criminals to make sure they learn with such a clear and precise demonstration.
Maybe I'll just dig a damn moat around my home.
And add hungry crocodiles.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 17, 2015 0:47:10 GMT
I've known about key bumping for a while. It's not something new and criminals are well aware.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 0:48:49 GMT
I've never heard of key bumping and appreciate this info...that being said, I'm a little freaked out now too. Time to look up that Lock Jaw.
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Post by melanell on Aug 17, 2015 0:59:29 GMT
This reminds me of a conversation I overheard yesterday between 2 senior citizens who were laughing about their wives concerns about locking the doors in the house. They were both discussing all of the ways a criminal could easily enter their homes if they wanted to, and how they both thought it was silly that their wives insisted on the sliding glass door being locked or the screen door being locked, etc. At the time the conversation cracked me up because my mother was just complaining the other day that my dad is willing to run here or there on a quick errand and leave the door unlocked and that it makes her crazy. So it was cute to hear these guys talking about their wives wanting to lock everything down was making them crazy.  |
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 17, 2015 7:52:25 GMT
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 17, 2015 13:24:50 GMT
Security cameras and an alarm. That's what we have. You can lock bump my house all you want, but I will get your ugly mug and a picture of your getaway car on my DVR.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 17, 2015 13:51:27 GMT
I've always taken the position that locks let people know you don't want them inside. If they want to get in, there are lots of ways. Granted, we shouldn't make it as easy as walking right in; at least with lock picking or using a bump key, they are standing outside for a small amount of time where the neighbors might notice. Our neighborhood Facebook page is pretty active when strange people are wandering around - the stay at home moms are particularly vigilant and post whenever there is unusual activity. The guilty party in the one break in that I am aware of was caught very quickly based on neighbor observations.
I try to make sure nothing valuable is visible through the windows, and I let the 90 pound dog with the scary bark know it is OK to bark at strange stuff outside. For the record, he barks at people in the yard really well, but once they got inside, he would probably just try to get the burglar to rub his belly.
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Post by Loydene on Aug 17, 2015 14:17:06 GMT
Just after the video posted in OP is a how to create a bump key video!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 14:34:59 GMT
Get a Lock Jaw or doorstop.
Neither of those will be useful while you are out of the house. You can't engage, or disengage, them from outside the house so the house is still vulnerable to lock bumping while you are out working or running errands. |
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Post by nlwilkins on Aug 17, 2015 16:05:58 GMT
there are ways to protect your doors from key bumping. Just Google key bumping prevention and you will find several sites dedicated to it. Also, consumer reports has an article on it that is not as easy as the videos make them seem. We had a locksmith come out when we moved in and had our locks re-keyed.
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Post by Rainbow on Aug 17, 2015 23:39:39 GMT
Get a Lock Jaw or doorstop.
Neither of those will be useful while you are out of the house. You can't engage, or disengage, them from outside the house so the house is still vulnerable to lock bumping while you are out working or running errands. |
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Post by cyndijane on Aug 17, 2015 23:48:25 GMT
there are ways to protect your doors from key bumping. Just Google key bumping prevention and you will find several sites dedicated to it. Also, consumer reports has an article on it that is not as easy as the videos make them seem. We had a locksmith come out when we moved in and had our locks re-keyed. Am I horrible for wanting to try it out and see for myself?? |
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Post by Penellopy on Aug 18, 2015 0:04:20 GMT
We live down a mile long, very bumpy dirt road at the dead end. While we do have nosy neighbors 2.5 to 5 acres away, we don't lock our doors. I don't even think I have a key to the back door. I figure if you can get past the nosy neighbors, and my dogs don't lick you to death or bite you in the ass as you are coming in, take it. You are going to find a way to get in anyway.
We have had strangers stop at our house for directions or trying to find someone that lives on this road that have backed up when my dogs stand up on the gate to great them. They are really harmless and are just looking for a kiss or two.
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Post by mdpea on Aug 18, 2015 0:39:13 GMT
What the??
Oh, this just adds to my paranoia.
Off to call a locksmith....
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Post by Yoki on Aug 18, 2015 1:04:12 GMT
Neither of those will be useful while you are out of the house. You can't engage, or disengage, them from outside the house so the house is still vulnerable to lock bumping while you are out working or running errands. Sorry - I deleted my response to Rainbow because I'm pretty grumpy tonight & my tone wasn't what I wanted it to be. |
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Post by PNWMom on Aug 18, 2015 1:28:02 GMT
There are many locks and brands that are NOT susceptible to bump keys. We have Multilock on our house (with a keypad on the front door and garage. Total overkill, but my husband is a locksmith and it's cool.....), which has an interactive pin and is not able to be drilled or 'bumped'. Also has ball bearings inside that make it unable to be drilled.
Other suggestions from my locksmith husband: don't buy anything at Home Depot/Lowes/grocery store =). Kwikset is 'kwiktrash', even when they try to get fancy and have their Titan line.
Go to a locksmith and buy a Medeco or Multilock deadbolt or other high-security grade lock. You are not going to get actual high security locks from Home Depot-type places, regardless of what is written on the lock box or what the salesperson tells you. Spend $150 on a high quality lock and sleep safely. Our locks are over 10 years old and not in need of being replaced any time soon. The $$ invested is well worth your peace of mind. Spend $50 on fancy looking crap or spend a bit more on something with actual security.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 1:35:11 GMT
The police officer who took our report said there is pretty much not a lot that will keep out an intruder from getting in if they want. In our case it was an unlocked basement door. The officer told us the unlocked door just saved us a window repair. The wanted in and they would have done what they had to.
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Post by scrapulous on Aug 18, 2015 4:29:49 GMT
The police officer who took our report said there is pretty much not a lot that will keep out an intruder from getting in if they want. In our case it was an unlocked basement door. The officer told us the unlocked door just saved us a window repair. The wanted in and they would have done what they had to. Exactly. They don't need to get in through the door. Every house has windows, and they all break quite easily. |
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