Maid or criminal mastermind?

Maid or criminal mastermind?

From Republika

Recently, we have seen a lot of stories in the media about
maids plotting with thieves to rob the houses of their employers.
This once happened to me and two of my neighbors in Prima Harapan
regency. Here are a few tips on how to avoid criminals disguised
as maids:
* Thoroughly check the identity of any potential maids before
hiring them. Ask for their original identity cards (KTPs), as
they often falsify their KTPs by attaching their own photos to
someone else's KTP and then making a photocopy. If they do not
have a KTP, ask for other official documents such as school
certificates or a letter of certification from their subdistrict.
* Find out about your maid's personality, habits, etc., such as
who she lives with in Jakarta, from the agency.
* Write down the official address of your new maid, her agent and
those well acquainted with her, and, if necessary, clarify the
information.
* Make sure your new maid is not left alone in the house. Have
your old maid, parents, siblings, etc. stay in the house.
* If you are forced to leave your house empty except for the new
maid, make sure that all the doors are locked and ask your
neighbors or security officers to keep watch over your house.
* Don't hire a maid who wants to start working immediately in
your house.
* During the first week, don't let your new maid tidy up your
room or wherever you keep your money or valuables. It is better
to do this yourself until you are convinced that your new maid is
an honest and good person.
* Observe the attitude of your new maid. If she is too polite
(for example always asking your permission to tidy up your room)
but her eyes are always darting about, or if she always makes
telephone calls when you are out of the room, you must be alert
(something like this happened in my house).
* Lock your telephone to prevent the maid from contacting her
accomplices.

RICO SANJAYA

Bekasi, West Java