11 Shopping Safety Tips
1. Only park and shop in well - lit areas. 2. Always lock car doors, even in your driveway.
3. When shopping, cover valuables or place them in the trunk. Many vehicles without trunks have ‘ shades ’ that cover cargo spaces. Blankets on floorboards will work as well. 4. Never leave your car running at the curb while you run in to grab something quickly. Don ’ t leave children in vehicles. 5. Carry only necessary cash and credit cards in an RFID “ radio - frequency identification ” blocker in your front pocket, especially if walking through a crowded store or mall. Inexpensive RFID blockers prevent thieves from remotely stealing your credit card information as you walk in public. 6. Never leave your purse in an unattended shopping cart. 7. Do not allow someone to “ shoulder surf ” to see your pin number. 8. Be wary of strangers approaching you for any reason. 9. Don ’ t overburden yourself with multiple bags that limit your mobility and distract you. 10. Stay alert in parking lots. Avoid being distracted by your phone. Have your keys ready in hand. 11. Do not leave valuables or packages in your car at home. ‘ Car Shoppers ’ will walk around the neighborhood testing car door handles to find an unlocked car to search for valuables such as GPS ’ s, money, guns, and gifts.
Page 6 | November 2020
Page 6 | November 2020
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