How to avoid being vulnerable:

1. Use common sense. When items are purchased in boxes, don't leave the pachaging out on the curb to advertise your new acquisitions. Cut the boxes into pieces and recycle if possible.
2. When you go on vacation,suspend newspaper and mail delivery. The post office will hold your mail until your return or can forward it to another address. To arrange this, go online to www.usps.com and chlick "receiving mail" There is no charge for the service
3. Consider using electric timers when you are not in. It is inexpensive and worthwhle to set it up. Keeping your place looking occupied as much as possible. Timers also can control  a radio or television to make it sound occupied
4. Your mail delivery should never be tossed into the trash. Destroy documents using a paper shredder. Shredders are inexpensive. Don't forget to shred credit card offiers. Call (888) 5-OPTOUT (567-8888) to have your name removed from direct marketing lists. including credit card offers. You can also opt out for free at OptOutPrescreen.com.  The comsumer credit reporting industry website

I hope these information will help you and a little common sense would help to protect your valuables