Comments on: Does The Fake Security Signs or Stickers Fool Anyone?

By: Master

Master — Wed, 01 May 2019 00:54:53 +0000

I was just walking my dog and talked to my neighbor down the street about security. We both have signs in front yard and alarms. I have a pad lock on the side gate, regular handle lock and deadbolt on side garage door, regular handle lock and dead bolt on entry door into house from garage and a sign in front yard. Most crooks go for the easiest opportunities, They may not want to roll the dice with a sign in the front yard and once they reach over the fence to find a padlock they will move on the house with no padlock fence and no independent deadbolt on side door. If you have something someone knows you have and they really want it (inside job, friend of your friend). They will go for it. Fortunately I do not have friends like that. My concern is the opportunist bugler. Make them go to the next house and load up on padlocks, deadbolts, security screens and the second amendment if desired. .

By: Jondy

Jondy — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:28:56 +0000

It’s pretty cool to see those fake dome cameras that actually look like the real thing. I am planning to purchase a few and place it around just to up the security measures around my house. I would definitely recommend staying away from purchasing any of those poorly designed fake signs! It doesn’t help you at all.

By: Terry

Terry — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 04:08:29 +0000

No one will enter your vulnerable first floor windows if you plant Barberry under them.
The Europeans have done this for centuries.
Pretty, easy care and deadly as barbed wire.

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:55:51 +0000

I tried to find fake security stickers on eBay and they are selling there for around $15.00. So you still have to shell out some money if you wanted to go that route. You could always print a sticker yourself if you really wanted to do it for free.

By: April R.

April R. — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 15:17:05 +0000

Fake security signs would deter robbers because they wouldn’t risk it unless they are really that careless. I really stand by my fake sign — I live in a shady neighborhood and it really does give me peace of mind believe it or not!

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:09:45 +0000

My sister used to have a sign out in the yard, but didn’t have actual security system. Always wondered why.

By: John

John — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 13:54:50 +0000

I always wonder when passing some homes that have the security signs out front if they are REALLY paying customers. I guess crooks have their suspicions as well. I’m sure the signs are a bit of a deterrant, but if I would use them, I definately would add on a few things mentioned like the nanny cams.

By: littleprince1977

littleprince1977 — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:39:20 +0000

I, too, gave up on paying Bay Alarm (a California business) 30/month (fixed income and all), especially since I am at home 95% of the time now. But I still have the VERY faded sign in front, the alarm box can be seen in the front eave of my home…and if trying to enter in the back sunroom– you can see the lights on the key pad. Maybe I should cover it so you can just see the lights shining through without being able to read, “UNARMED”.
Thanks for this post.

By: Lisa Megan

Lisa Megan — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 05:39:35 +0000

Great post. Fake security signs are useful in changing the mind of a deterrent to some extent and they took it real.

By: Darren

Darren — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:04:11 +0000

Heck, it may be fake but it’s at least a start. Good alternatives if you can’t afford a security system right away (although you can get those for $100 starting costs now a days!). At my house I run a basic security system and then add fake deterrants for added measure. Also, if you do get someone like the top 5 mentioned at this site, you can ask for extra signs and stickers and they will give you them for no cost (free marketing for them at your house!). I agree with the writers here that you should keep relevant up to date signs or you’re only fooling yourself thinking your residence is safer.