DNA security.

[Dezi]

This came through the post yesterday from Safeguard.

Its a phial of unique, to me, DNA which is painted on your van valuables and some window stickers.

So if you regularly travel with the family silver stashed away somewhere in the van it can be traced to you- if found.

Anybody else seen these kits ?

Dezi

 

[Robmac]

I've heard of them before.

I reckon the stickers stating 'DNA' and 'Forensic coded' would be a fair deterrent on their own.

 

[r4dent]

After our house was burgled the Police gave us some Smartwater which works the same way and stickers saying "Smartwater Protected". They gave us quite a lot so my MoHo & valuables in it are also painted and there is a sign on the door.

You could use any leftover to protect stuff in the house.

 

[jagmanx]

You could even put some on your partner for when they go awol in Harrods..or even Lidl

 

[koala53]

I am in the habit of using permanent marker ink pens to put my email address on all my property items. While this might be a deterrent against theft, it is also an easy and immediate way of a finder to inform me if I loose anything or leave it unattended. 1926hrs 07032021

 

[maingate]

I am in the habit of using permanent marker ink pens to put my email address on all my property items. While this might be a deterrent against theft, it is also an easy and immediate way of a finder to inform me if I loose anything or leave it unattended. 1926hrs 07032021

Did you know that you can remove a permanent marker by going over it with a non-permanent marker then rubbing it with a cloth?

 

[trevskoda]

I was rubbing something with a cloth and it seemed to get bigger.
Wonder would it work with my bank acc.

 

[Robmac]

Did you know that you can remove a permanent marker by going over it with a non-permanent marker then rubbing it with a cloth?

I do now Jim.

My mate has meticulously labelled all of his jars of spices in his boat galley - and there are loads. I can have hours of fun watching his puzzled face while he tries to sort them after I have removed them all next time I go to the marina.

Ta for that.

 

[AllanD]

This came through the post yesterday from Safeguard.

Its a phial of unique, to me, DNA which is painted on your van valuables and some window stickers.

So if you regularly travel with the family silver stashed away somewhere in the van it can be traced to you- if found.

Anybody else seen these kits ?

Dezi
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Yes, I got a kit from them too a few months ago but not used it yet. No real explanation why I haven't but thought it was a bit odd. I didn't ask for it nor did they ask me if I wanted one and I think it is only valid so long as you are insured with them so a bit tying which probably made me dither a bit. Been with Safeguard for a few years and not had any feelings to go elsewhere but always look at renewal time.

Probably a good idea to use the kit though so might dig it out and give it a go (but the stickers do look a bit tacky, no pun intended )

 

[QFour]

It’s called Smart Water. We got burgled 11 years ago and City Council gave us a kit to mark everything. Idea being if it’s stolen and subsequently found they know where it came from. Police need to know goods are stolen otherwise the their just says they are his. Mark everything movable. Ours left a bit of a sheen when it dried.

 

[witzend]

After our house was burgled the Police gave us some Smartwater

They don't even attend in Cornwall just send around a special with a crime number a week later

 

[witzend]

Yes, I got a kit from them too a few months ago but not used it yet. No real explanation why I haven't Probably a good idea to use the kit though so might dig it out and give it a go

Makes me think that they could use not using it as a get out clause in any claim

 

[AllanD]

Makes me think that they could use not using it as a get out clause in any claim

That's a good point and something I looked for in the pack at the time but don't recall seeing anything stipulating it was a must. I will contact them and ask for them to confirm their position on this (in writing) and update when I've had a response.

 

[Scotia]

This came through the post yesterday from Safeguard.

Its a phial of unique, to me, DNA which is painted on your van valuables and some window stickers.

So if you regularly travel with the family silver stashed away somewhere in the van it can be traced to you- if found.

Anybody else seen these kits ?

Dezi
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Yes have that for my classic bikes.

 

[alwaysared]

If it's the genuine Smartwater than there's a monthly or yearly subscription to be paid. Try building a package here
Works out at around £111.00 for one year

Regards,
Del

 

[Dezi]

I posted this thread in September and over the last couple of days you lot have decided to read it !!!!

Did'nt like the way I writ it or summink ?

Dezi

 

[AllanD]

Didn’t notice the original date! Just saw it in new posts yesterday and decided to reply

 

[alwaysared]

Didn’t notice the original date! Just saw it in new posts yesterday and decided to reply

Same here

Regards,
Del

 

[st3v3]

I am in the habit of using permanent marker ink pens to put my email address on all my property items. While this might be a deterrent against theft, it is also an easy and immediate way of a finder to inform me if I loose anything or leave it unattended. 1926hrs 07032021

Marker pen is also easily removed with WD40.

 

[AllanD]

That's a good point and something I looked for in the pack at the time but don't recall seeing anything stipulating it was a must. I will contact them and ask for them to confirm their position on this and update when I've had a response.

I've just got round to contacting Safeguaurd regarding the DNA kits they've started to supply to their policyholders. They confirmed it is just complimentary and there is no obligation to use it. It does not have any impact on cover or premiums.