What to do when someone knocks on your door at midnight?

It would be scary when someone suddenly knocks on your door at midnight. However, this is a common situation that can happen to many people. It is difficult to decide what to do, and your instinct may be to open the door to check who is outside. But to ensure your safety, it is better to take precautions when unknown visitors come knocking.

Is there a late night knock on the front door?

A late night knock on the front door. It is the classic beginning to so many Hollywood and real life horror stories it has turned into something of a cliché. But cliché or not, this defensive scenario continues to be a turning point in so many people’s lives every year I thought it best to address it.

How do you know if someone is knocking at your door?

A peephole is the simplest and most effective way to ensure that. But if your door isn’t equipped with one, then go to a nearby window and check whether you could discern who is knocking. By doing this, they can’t notice you, while you would safely assess whether you can trust or know them or not. So what if you can’t see the person?

How to deal with nosy neighbors who knock on your door?

Wake them up by phone and ask them if someone knocked on their door. Keep them on the line while you explain the entire incident to them and inform them that the police are on their way. Nothing will stir nosy neighbor’s curiosity like the arrival of the police next door.

What should you do when you hear a knock/doorbell ring?

When you perceive the knock/doorbell/cry for help, do the following: Arm yourself – If this is a pretense for a home invasion, you must be ready. Take up position – A position that lets you catch anyone coming through the door while not being directly near or in front of the door is ideal. Challenge – Shout, “Who’s there?!”

Do you know what to do if a stranger knocks at night?

There’s nothing inside your home or assistance that you can provide a stranger who is knocking on your door at night claiming to need something. Nearly everyone today has a cell phone. If they truly need assistance, they could have called 911 for example. So don’t fall for “I need to use your phone!”.

What does it mean when someone is knocking 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.