These are the worst places to hide valuables at home

For as long as the world has existed and people have inhabited it, there has also been theft. Thousands of years ago, food was often stolen and was something that needed to be hidden at times. Today, it can be anything from personal information to wallets, cellphones to laptops, or anything that might have minimal value.

One of the biggest concerns everyone has is the fear that someone might break into their home and take personal belongings. In addition to theft, which is a real annoyance, the feeling of helplessness you feel in your own home after a burglary is enormous.

If, unfortunately, someone does break into your home, the thieves should have a hard time. In other words, don't leave any valuables out in the open where they are easily seen, or the thieves could clean out the whole house in 10 minutes and leave a thank you note.

That is why it is a good idea to know the worst places for hiding valuables in your home. We are talking about the places criminals seek out and search first.

It's an old classic that's still used regularly in the 21st century. There are some people who still keep real fortunes under their mattresses just in case.

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An alternative to this possibility is to make a small slit in the mattress near the headboard and store the desired amount of money inside, always well protected so that nothing happens to the money.

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It's no joke, there are many people who keep money and even jewelry in airtight jars and put them in the fridge. This practice is so widespread that almost all thieves take a look inside before leaving your home.

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If you want to keep money or valuables in the freezer, it is better to store everything in a box or bag of frozen food. When a thief sees a box of fish sticks, they probably won't guess that there's a gold chain inside.

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It is common to keep cash in multiple purses and wallets so that one does not have to rearrange cards or even money when they switch bags. However, this saves time that can be used for other things, such as reporting a burglary to the police.

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The recommendation is that whenever a wallet or purse is not in use, all documents, cards and money should be removed. This also helps to avoid losses.

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Where does a burglar look for valuables first? In the bedroom, of course, where jewelry, wallets, designer clothes and even safes are usually located.

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The fewer valuables in that room, the better. A house has many more hiding places than you think. From a slat in the floor to a false ceiling to a false floor lamp.

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Not so long ago, the children's room was a safe place to hide valuables. Today's kids have electronics, consoles, designer clothes, and items that are so attractive to thieves that they spend a lot of time looking for them.

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A children's room without valuables not makes it more difficult for thieves but it will also prevent the little ones from getting their hands on their great-grandmother's gold necklace and breaking it.

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Who would think it might be safe to hide $3,000 with underwear? If a thief tips the drawer onto the floor, won't the money show up?

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A better alternative is to put a false bottom in a drawer and keep the money safe inside. Thieves might still find it, but it will take longer.

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A wall safe is an excellent alternative for storing all kinds of valuables. A separate, movable safe makes little sense.

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If the thief can't figure out the safe's password, which is usually the case, they can simply take the safe with them to try later at their leisure.

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How long does it take to move or break an framed picture? 15 seconds? That's how long it takes a thief to find the money hidden behind a painting.

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Some people keep money or valuables in a plastic shopping bag. However, this isn't a good hiding spot, and makes it even easier for thieves to take valuables away with them inconspicuously.

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Also, you never know if someone might use the bag that the money is in as a normal bag, not realizing that it's filled with cash and the money ends up at the corner store. Or in the trash if the valuables are in a garbage bag.

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