What should you do if someone knocks on your door late at night?

Late At Night: Should You Answer The Door? DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR! Anyone who is ringing your doorbell or knocking on your door late at night or early morning hours is very likely up to no good. In fact their intentions may be very bad. Although if it’s your trusted neighbor with an emergency, that’s okay! Should you pretend not to be home? NO!

What does it mean when someone knocks on your front door?

This could be a male or a female pretending to be in distress and needing assistance. Just out of view, on one or both sides of the door are more attackers waiting to push their way into the house as soon as the door is unlocked and opened.

What should you do if a stranger knocks on your door?

If you do have a doorbell or security camera, you can show the police this video footage to help them find the person or people. Follow the #1 rule: Keep yourself and your home safe first! Remember, when a stranger approaches your door, your #1 priority should be the safety of yourself and your home.

When does the bailiff knock at the door?

The early morning knock at the door or the legal letter thudding on to the doormat, both marking the first approach of the dreaded bailiff. And in these financially straitened times, more and more Britons are falling foul of their debts and coming into contact for the first time with debt collectors.

What does it mean when someone knocks on your door?

This indicates you’re home, and you’ve not opened the door (which sends the message that you’re not gullible). There may be a ‘setup’ going on. One person at the door claiming to need some assistance while others are off to the side waiting for the door to open so they can burst in. NOTE: Elderly are particularly vulnerable.