Being in the security business you tend to be nosey. Sometimes for the good and sometimes for the not so good. This is one of those not so good eavsdropping sessions.
I overheard that a woman was gang raped, in her home, while her children were asleep in their rooms. It was all because she opened the door! Now I don't know what lead to the event on why she opened the door but none the less she did. She was struck in the face, knocking her unconscious, the men then busted their way into her home and had their way with her. Luckily, she was on the phone with a friend and the friend was able to call the police.
So, I want to repeat, do not open the door. My advice, don't even go to the door, yell to that person to make the announcement of who they are. If it is a neighbor that you have never spoken to before, now does not have to be a good time to start. Don't get me wrong, being friendly is well and good but what if it is a neighbor that is checking out your home to see what his friends can steal. Don't open the door to a traveling sales person. There are scam artists taking to the street and posing as sales people in order to gain entry to your home and return at a later date to rob you. If it is a true sales person, an appointment would have been made over the phone in order to come to your home.
If it is an emergency situation whereas public safety officials have to gain entry, they will have identification. If it is suspicious, you have every right to call 911 and verify if they are supposed to be at your home.
In an effort to stay safe in your home, make sure all doors and windows are secured. As an extra safeguard, purchase self protection devices, such as a firearm, a stun gun, or even pepper spray. Other items such as baseball bats, hair spray, and a kitchen knife can serve the same purpose.
So in saying all of this...DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR!
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