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## Other Silent Markers Burglars Leave Behind
Coins are just one tool in a sophisticated toolkit of property marking. Be on high alert if you ever notice:
* **Small Plastic Wedges:** Stuck in the upper corner of a door frame, designed to prevent the door from latching completely shut.
* **Chalk Marks or Stones:** Tiny, seemingly accidental symbols drawn on curbs, mailboxes, or fences indicating whether a home has pets, elderly residents, or security cameras.
* **Unusual Flyers:** Commercial flyers wedged repeatedly in door handles despite being removed daily, testing how long it takes for clutter to accumulate.
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## 4 Crucial Steps to Protect Your Home Immediately
If you step outside your home today and find a stray coin, a strange mark, or an unexplained object on your porch, do not panic, but take immediate, decisive action:
### 1. Never Touch It with Bare Hands
If you must remove the object, use a tissue, gloves, or a tool to avoid leaving your own fingerprints on a potential marker item, or to prevent exposure to unknown substances.
