In a chilling late-night encounter, two young women appeared at a home, insisting that their stolen phone was “pinging” inside the house. They claimed the tracking app showed the device’s location there, demanding entry to search.
But the homeowner immediately suspected something was wrong. With no missing phone in sight, and the strange timing of the visit, it seemed less like a theft investigation — and more like a dangerous setup.
Experts warn that this is a common trick used by burglars and home invaders: pretending to have lost or tracked an item to your address in hopes you’ll open the door and let them inside.
Safety officials recommend:
- Never opening the door to strangers making such claims.
- Calling the police immediately if pressured.
- Communicating through a locked door or window without granting access.
The incident serves as a reminder that not every desperate-sounding knock at night is genuine — sometimes, it’s the beginning of a planned break-in.
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