You pay less for fake video surveillance cameras but you get the same type of protection.
For example, a thief is cruising a neighborhood looking for a quick way to steal and make some money. Your home, although modest, looks nice. The thief thinks, “I’ll bet there’s some nice jewelry in there.” However as he or she approaches the home, he or she sees a security camera. Since thieves can’t make a living in jail, they start searching for another home. What the thief didn’t know in this case is that you actually purchased dummy security cameras. A thief will never know that the camera is not recording.
You can purchase simulated security cameras at almost any home security store or home improvement retailer. Here’s how pretend security cameras "work":
• Fake security cameras look just like a real camera. Some have motion sensors so they "follow" an intruder as he or she cases your house. Some have red lights that mimic “recording” features on real cameras.
• These imitation security cameras are easy to install. In most cases, all you need to install is a ladder and a few tools from your garage.
• Make sure you place security surveillance equipment where they can be seen. If a thief can’t see the camera, how will he know to avoid it?
• Add a yard sign that says "Home monitored by security cameras" to let them know you have "cameras". You can purchase a sign for less than $10. If you are a talented graphic artist with a printer, you can make one yourself.
• While replicated security cameras look like the real thing, they cost a lot less. Many of them are as inexpensive as $20. These cameras with motion detectors and on/off lights are more expensive, but may be worth it to give the camera an authentic look.
If you want a total home protection package that includes dummy security cameras and some real ones, consider mixing the real with the fake. |
