Tips for Safer Web Browsing
Upgrade your Web browser to 128-bit encryption. Read Web site privacy policies carefully and make sure you understand them. Look on your favorite Web sites for privacy seals of approval from BBBOnline, TRUSTe, ePublicEye, or CPA WebTrust. If you’re reluctant to provide certain information on an online form, don’t. Set up a special free email […]
Ten Tips for Avoiding Crime
1. Be Alert! Keep your head up. Be aware of your surroundings. 2. Vary Your Routines Predictability makes you a more likely target. 3. Lock It! Home, car, office – locks are your first line of defense. 4. Make Your Home A Tough Target Use floodlights, motion sensors, a security system, deadbolts, etc. 5. Foil […]
Street Sense
Wherever you are on the street, in an office building or shopping mall, driving, waiting for a bus or cab, stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings. Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uncomfortable, avoid the person or leave. Know the neighborhoods where you live and work. Check out the locations […]
Tips for Safe Shopping
Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member. Dress casually and comfortably. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry. Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible. Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings. Avoid carrying large […]
Self Defense Tips
Do as much as you can to avoid a confrontation – “anticipation and avoidance” are the key words. If you get caught up in a situation, try to talk to an aggressor without provoking them. Practice relaxation, as appearing fearful or stressed can actually provoke an attack. Remember that body language is important in aggressive […]
Preventing Rape
If you are in immediate danger of being raped, here are some things that you can do. Make a loud noise – Carry a whistle or scream “police” to attract attention Run – Only run if there is somewhere safe to run to. If there is no where to go you may aggravate the assailant further by […]
Public Transportation Safety
Public transport is normally very safe and most taxi companies are reputable licensed firms whose drivers have been vetted, so here is some advice that should help you feel more confident when traveling by bus, train, tube or taxi. On the Bus Use a bus stop you know is usually busy and is well lit […]
Protecting Your Child
It has been said that children are our most valuable resource. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that we take positive measures to insure their safety and prevent them from becoming victims of crime. Parents… Never leave children alone; not at home, in a vehicle, at play, or anywhere. Define what a STRANGER is. Let your […]
Personal Property Marking
Marking your property is one of the most simple and effective ways of protecting your possessions. For a start, property marking puts burglars off because it let’s others know that the item has been stolen, making it much more difficult to sell. The other big advantage is that it makes tracing and returning your stolen […]
Preventing Sexual Assault
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO PREVENT SEXUAL ASSAULT? Always be aware of your surroundings. Stay in well-lit areas as much as possible. Walk confidently, directly, at a steady pace. A rapist looks for someone who appears vulnerable. Walk on the side of the street facing traffic. Walk close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes and […]
Tips for Personal Safety (Confronting Danger)
Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, something is probably wrong. Be aware of your surroundings. Walk close to the curb, facing oncoming traffic. Carry bags close to your body. Look confident. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. If you are being followed, head for a crowded place. […]
Personal Protection Items
It seems we all need to carry more of our personal possessions around with us these days. Cash in your wallet or purse; checkbooks, credit cards, personal organizers and mobile phones are just some of the everyday items that are sorely missed if they are stolen. All these possessions might seem invaluable, but according to […]
Keeping Your Personal Info Safe
Thieves can use even the most mundane of personal details to help them “verify” that they are someone they aren’t, and one of the most common ways of obtaining personal details is “bin-raiding”. This is surprisingly common in affluent areas and is spreading out of towns to the countryside; with 75% of local authorities now […]
Party Safety Tips
Whatever your drug of choice, remember: drugs and alcohol can affect your ability to make decisions (such as identifying danger signs and plotting escape routes). Manage how much you consume. Always get your own drink. Watch it being poured. Don’t leave it unattended. Don’t drink or taste anybody else’s drink. Don’t accept drinks from anyone […]
Jogging and Phone Safety
Jogging Safety: Physical Fitness is a major part of military life, but ensure your safety when you exercise alone. Jog with a partner. Jog in familiar areas, and avoid secluded places. Do not jog alone after dark. Wear a reflective vest during hours of darkness. Carry a whistle when you jog. Always lock your door […]
You Are Going On Vacation – Help Burglars Take One Too!
An empty house is a tempting target for a burglar. Use this checklist of tips to help safeguard your home while you’re away. Have good locks on all doors and windows and USE THEM! Ask a neighbor to watch the house while you’re away. It’s a good idea to leave your vacation address and […]
Ensuring A Safe, Clean, and Secure Hotel Room
It’s a scenario familiar to any business traveler. Your airline flight was delayed, the cab line at the airport was endless and check-in was a mess. Jet lag has struck. It’s very late, you’re tired and you have a breakfast meeting with a key client at 6:30 AM. You grab your key, avoid the bellman […]
Tips To Make Your Home Secure
Make sure your home looks like someone is living in it Don’t close your curtains – in daytime this shows the house is empty. Think about getting automatic time-switches to turn your lights on when it goes dark. Fit mortise locks or bolts to all outside doors, and locks to all downstairs or easily accessible […]
Safety While Your Child’s Alone
Working parents –and that’s the majority of American families today– share the anxiety, frustration, and even fear involved in leaving children “on their own” when school lets out, child care arrangements with neighbors and relatives break down, or there simply are not any alternatives. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Make sure your children are ready to […]
Staying Safe During the Holidays
Even though you are rushing and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. If possible, park your car in an area of high pedestrian activity. Avoid remote areas. Lock your car and close the windows, even if you are only gone for a few minutes. Loose change […]
Ten Tips for Safer Emails
Don’t reply to ANY unsolicited emails. Even unsubscribe will alert the senders that your email address is being used. Use your messaging software’s filtering tools to reject mail from your frequent spammers’ email addresses or with certain words (sex, for example) in the subject line. Find out if your ISP has a spam blocking service. […]
Home Improvement Fraud
Home repairs and improvements can be costly. Watch out if: Somebody offers to do an expensive job for an unusually low price If a firm offers to make a “free” inspection or if the person just happened to be in the neighborhood. The most popular home improvement frauds are roof repair and painting, driveway sealing, […]
Protect Yourself From Con-Artists
The con artist’s philosophy is “the gullible were put on this earth to be gulled.” In the past, con artists were usually referred to as con men. This is no longer the case as more and more women have become involved in con games and numerous variations of con games. Before we proceed with some […]
Charity Fraud
Charity fraud does a lot of harm. The con artist takes advantage of people’s good will and takes their cash – money that was meant for people in need. You can make sure that any money you give gets into the right hands. Just remember these tips when somebody asks you for a donation. […]
Carjacking Tips
Carjacking of parked vehicles depends on the car owner being inattentive to their surroundings. Carjackers, like street robbers, prefer the element of surprise. Most victims say they never saw the carjacker until they appeared at their car door. To reduce your risk of being carjacked, we have listed some common sense steps below: Always park […]
Commercial (Business) Burglary
Ninety per cent of burglary prevention is physical security. If your complex is locked up and unauthorized entry is made difficult, time consuming, noisy and visible, chances of a successful burglary are kept to a minimum. The burglar will pass up your business and look for an easier target. PREVENTION LOCKS on all outside entrances and […]
Burglary Prevention
What does a BURGLAR like? Experience has shown us that burglars like many things (mostly other people’s things), but two conditions are preferred by most thieves: An invitation, and A fast, easy, undetected entry and exit Burglary invitations aren’t stuffed into envelopes as are birthday party invites; nor do we hang signs on our doors […]
Tips for Handling Bogus Phone Calls
They may say that their car has broken down and they need to phone someone for help. They may pretend to be a workman, saying that they need to check your electricity or water. They might even claim to be from the council and that they are carrying out a local survey. Whatever reason a […]
Boat Safety & Security
Thieves are always on the lookout for easy targets. Don’t make yourself an easy target. Always follow these simple steps. Never leave anything valuable on display, however small and insignificant it may seem. Thieves steal first and think about value later. Don’t leave anything loose in the cockpit or on deck. Don’t leave your engine key […]
Avoiding Violent Crimes
Sexual Assault 1. Use initials instead of first names on mail boxes and phone listings. 2. Avoid remaining alone in an apartment laundry room or parking garage. 3. Never admit on the telephone or at the door that you are alone. 4. It is risky to accept a ride home from someone you have […]
Avoiding Crimes When Parking
Theft and Vandalism •Wherever possible, provide each dwelling with its own locked garage within the property boundaries. Locked garages outside the boundaries or well-lit and visible common car parks are the next best thing. •Where private garages are not feasible, a car-port or driveway parking is preferable to grouped parking away from dwellings. •As a […]
ATM Security
ATM Security ATM cash machines have been incorporated in our way of life. They offer a real convenience to those on the run but at the same time offer an element of risk. Using an ATM machine safely requires awareness and a little planning. Just because an ATM machine is open and available 24-hours a […]
When You Go on Vacation
When you Go on Vacation •One of the times your home is most vulnerable is when it is left empty for an extended period of time. Darkened windows, mail or newspapers collecting and closed windows in hotter weather all advertise your absence to a potential burglar. •The best protection for your apartment during your absence […]
Feeling Dangerous? How to be an Easy Target for Crime
Most of us do not want to be a target for crime. We avoid or try to prevent it like the plague. However, some of us like being in the midst of bad company. For those of you who are daring and feel “dangerous”, there are quite a few simple things you can do to […]
