Don't Stop at Stopping Your Mail

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David Lupberger shows you how to keep your home safe this holiday season. Believe it or not, it's not as easy as just stopping your mail.
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Spam K. from New york, NY on 06/02/2010 at 09:03 PM MT
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I WISH I could stop the SPAM mail that servicemagic is sending me every day
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Spam K. from New york, NY on 06/02/2010 at 09:06 PM MT
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I WISH I could stop the SPAM mail that servicemagic is sending me every day
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Spam K. from New york, NY on 09/15/2010 at 07:34 AM MT
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Ha ha! This is so ironical and ludicrous. What a low brow concept with terrible execution. <br />But as the other poster mentions, if only we could stop servicemagic's incessant barrage of spam emails (unbranded - but go to their page) from multiple shady sources with fake addresses that then add you to OTHER lists. Public relations dept could not stop the daily mail I get from them.
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Bradley F. from Claremore, OK on 09/25/2010 at 05:50 PM MT
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I have installed a Dead Bolt Anchor Plate on all my exterior doors. I believe this product is the best from both a cost and performance standpoint. I looked at other security strikes and this product allows me to have a door frame that looks like an ordinary door frame, but is the strength of steel. Burglars are going to be surprised if they kick on my doors!
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Peter C. from Orlando, FL on 11/21/2010 at 06:13 AM MT
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On behalf of AllPro Contracting LLC, and all it's employees, <br />Wishing you a season filled with beauty and blessings. <br /> <br />It is time to look back, reflect and remember memories of the past and looking forward to <br />Making new memories that will be treasured by our loved ones and family for years to come. <br />... <br /> <br />It is time to give with all our hearts..., as others are not as blessed. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Peter and Nahid Chegini <br /> <br />Owner <br /> <br />
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jerome p. from Newburgh, NY on 07/06/2011 at 12:48 PM MT
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my air conditioner is blowing hot air how do i fix it to blow cool air
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Christopher V. from Cut off, LA on 03/22/2015 at 04:49 PM MT
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No want to install two cameras with night vision heron remote control zoom in and out life for access it from my iPhone
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Christopher V. from Cut off, LA on 03/22/2015 at 04:54 PM MT
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Can someone please tell me where is the best place at the best price to purchase two cameras with night vision hearing remote control Zoom in Zoom out life for I can watch it from my phone would be greatly appreciated I am looking all over I know they make him just can't find them
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Video Transcript for "Don't Stop at Stopping Your Mail"
David Lupberger on Don't Stop at Stopping Your Mail:

Hi, This is David Lupberger with ServiceMagic.com.

You know, many people are taking extended vacations for the Holidays this time of year. And while we all know to put a hold on your mail at the post office and stop the milk while you're gone, that's not always enough. Many things will arrive on your doorstep that don't go through the post office, and these items signal that nobody's home.

Items like phone books-who even uses phone books anymore?
Packages from delivery companies.
Neighborhood newspapers.
Menus from local restaurants and flyers from bands and films in the area, you name it.

When these items pile up, it will let potential burglars know that you aren't home.

So in addition to stopping your mail...
...make sure that you have a "No Soliciting" sign posted by your front door.

Also, ask a friend or neighbor to grab everything from your porch while you're gone.

These tips should help keep you safe while you're traveling.

Happy Holidays.
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