{"id":4268,"date":"2023-09-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awlocks.co.uk\/?p=4268"},"modified":"2023-08-24T12:15:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T12:15:49","slug":"signs-your-locks-have-been-tampered-with","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awlocks.co.uk\/signs-your-locks-have-been-tampered-with\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs your locks have been tampered with"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Your door locks, often the first line of defense, play an integral role in ensuring your home’s safety. But how can you tell if someone has tried to compromise them?\u00a0In this blog we’ll discuss the clear signs that your locks have been tampered with so you can stay vigilant and protect your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you notice new scratches, dents, or marks around the keyhole or on the lock itself, this can be a sign of lock picking or bumping attempts. Someone might have used metal tools in an effort to manipulate the lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you suddenly find it hard to insert your key into the lock, or it doesn’t fit as smoothly as it used to, this might be an indication that someone has tried to pick or bump the lock. Foreign objects or broken key parts might have been left inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n