"Make sure you know who you are giving a spare key to and that they will keep it safe and secure." "Even house guests have been known to take a spare key and come back later to help themselves to the homeowners' valuables. "Also, if you need a spare key, in case of emergencies, it's worth paying that little bit extra for a high-quality key safe because leaving a key under a mat or flowerpot isn't safe or secure. "It's also a bad idea to leave spare keys anywhere on show inside your home, like near a door. Keep desirable items out of view to passers-byHere are the most common people homeowners give their spare keys to, according to Admiral, ranked in order:

Source: Daily Mirror November 03, 2020 16:41 UTC