Millions of people are guilty of this common habit - make sure you're not one of them.

When it comes to home security, there's one common habit that can spell disaster. If you're accustomed to stashing a spare key near your home, it's time to break the habit immediately.

This practice heightens the risk of break-ins and theft, could result in your insurance claim being denied, and provides easy access for criminals . Despite its convenience for busy families, this habit needs to be left in the past.

Burglars are always on the lookout for the easiest way into a home , and an easily accessible spare key offers them a simple route into your property without attracting attention from neighbours or passersby.

Police strongly advise against leaving keys under a doormat or flower pot as t

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