I came home and saw a small coin in the door lock: I was horrified when I realized where it came from and immediately called the police
I came home and saw a small coin in the door lock: I was horrified when I realized where it came from and immediately called the police
I had just come home after a long and exhausting day at work. I was terribly tired – all I wanted was to take off my shoes, crash on the couch, and maybe even doze off for a bit. I walked up to the door as usual, automatically reaching for my keys… and then I noticed something strange.
There was a small coin stuck in the lock. Really tiny, almost invisible, but it clearly didn’t belong there. I live alone, and I definitely hadn’t left anything like that.
At first, I thought it was just a coincidence or someone’s dumb prank. But then a cold chill ran down my spine — what if it wasn’t random?
I quickly pulled my hand away from the door handle and did what instinct told me to do — I called the police. While waiting, I started frantically searching for information. And I found out something terrifying… 😱😱 If you ever see something like this, be careful 😲 More in the first comment 👇👇
📌 Turns out this is an old trick used by scammers and burglars.
They insert a coin (or a thin piece of plastic) between the door and the frame — usually near the lock.
The idea is simple: if you’re home, you’ll open and close the door, and the coin will fall out. But if it stays there for several days, it means no one is home — and the place becomes a burglary target.
It’s a quiet and almost invisible way for thieves to check whether someone is away on vacation or a business trip. That’s how they pick their “target.”
⚠️ What you can do to protect yourself:
- Always check your locks and door edges, even if you live in a safe neighborhood.
- If you’re going away for a while, ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your place.
- Install security cameras or at least a fake alarm system.
- Pay attention to small things near your door: paper, coins, strange marks.
I still don’t know if someone was really planning to break into my apartment… but ever since, I’ve been much more alert. And I suggest you do the same.
Check your locks. Today.
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