Property expert reveals major mistake new homeowners make after buying a house which could attract burglars
A PROPERTY expert has warned about a major mistake new homeowners make after buying a house which could be a security risk.
TikTok user Kyle Mattison, who posts under the name @thatpropertyguy, warned people to avoid being tempted to snap a proud photo outside the property holding keys.
In a clip that has been viewed over a million times, Kyle says: “Don’t do this when you get keys to your new home.
“It’s an exciting time and you may want to announce it to friends and family but don’t post a picture where the key is clearly visible.
“It’s possible for people to replicate keys using these pictures.”
He said that house keys should be treated like any other piece of sensitive information, and kept private and off social media.
He captioned his video with: “DON’T DO THIS when you get keys to your new home!”
The warning has gained over 59,000 likes, with one person advising you change the locks as soon as you move in.
One person wrote: “Wow, I never thought of that, thank you.”
Another added: “Don’t tag the location as well.”
A third wrote: “Or don’t post a pic on social media of your house at all.”
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