- Red crayon or candle wax left by neighborhood children playing or testing locks (e.g., “wax impressions” as a curiosity).
- Often smeared, messy, or partial—not precise.
4. DIY Key Impressioning (By You or a Family Member)
- Some people try to make a wax impression of a lock to duplicate a key (though this rarely works well).
- If someone in your household lost a key, they might have attempted this.
⚠️ Less Common—But Worth Considering
1. Surveillance or Target Marking (Rare)
- In very rare cases, criminals have used subtle marks (tape, chalk, wax) to signal that a house is empty, vulnerable, or worth watching.
- However, red wax on a lock is NOT a widely documented “burglar code.” Most so-called “burglar symbols” are internet myths.
- Real criminals avoid leaving obvious traces—they don’t want to alert homeowners.
2. Lock Testing by Scammers
- Door-to-door scammers (e.g., fake security reps) might test if a lock is loose or outdated by pressing wax against it to check movement.
- Again, this is speculative—but if paired with recent suspicious visits, take note.
✅ What You Should Do
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