Have a male record your answering machine message. Be cautious about information you divulge to strangers on the telephone.
Never divulge:
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That you live alone
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That you will be away
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Family or financial information
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Name and address
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Home security matters
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Hang up on nuisance telephone calls.
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If you own a touch telephone, key in emergency number ie Police, Ambulance, Relatives and Doctor.
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Consider a telephone extension in your bedroom.
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