Christmas is a time of year during which many of us will be busy shopping and running errands in preparation for Holidays. This is also the time of year when criminals will be out in force looking for easy targets! This will be a time when you are thinking about a million things, other than your surroundings. It is imperative that you STAY ALERT to your surroundings and pay attention to who, and what, is around you. Criminals thrive on the lack of attentiveness, being paid to them, during all of the hustle and bustle!
Below are 10 tips that I hope help keep the Christmas festivities cheerful and enjoyable for you and your families.
1. Shop before dark, if at all possible.
2. Coordinate trips with friends, to avoid being alone.
3. Never park in an unlit lot or area.
4. Remove ALL valuables from your vehicle and lock the doors and windows.
5. Be aware of persons following you.
6. Scan the interior of your vehicle as you approach it.
7. Have your keys in your hand before you get to your car and, once in your vehicle, leave immediately. Do not sit and look over receipts, gifts, etc. Get in and leave.
8. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
9. Be mindful of your purse and wallet.
10. Be aware of “con-artists” who may use any number of lures to get to your money.
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