Monday, December 31, 2012

Avoid Being an Easy Target for Crime

By Mark Mahaffey


Because crime is so high in this world, none of us is immune to the danger of being a victim of it. And while it is very important to make sure that you have excellent home security in place, you also need to pay attention to how vulnerable you are when you are out and about. You can never be one hundred percent safe, but there are several things you can do to be as safe as possible.

For example, when you are out in town, keep your valuables out of sight. When a nearby criminal notices that you have something worth stealing, he may try to mug you. If you are carrying a lot of money with you, do not pull it all out of your wallet at once because this will draw attention.

You should also be very selective about where you wear expensive jewelry, if you own it. There are some places where it is fine to wear valuable pieces-such as to dinner parties and other formal occasions. But for casual shopping and dining, it is better to leave it at home so that you do not attract the attention of thieves.

Being constantly aware of what is going on around you is also crucial for your personal safety. Keep an eye on who is around you and what they are doing. You are more likely to get mugged if a criminal thinks that he can catch you off guard; if he surprises you, you have less time to think about what to do to fend him off.

If you are talking on the phone, texting on your phone or listening to something with earphones in your ears, you are sending signals to others that you are not paying attention; you have the look of distraction and this makes you an attractive and easy target for those seeking to rob someone.

The way you dress also has an impact on your personal security. Those who dress in order to attract lots of attention typically get noticed more and stand out in crowds. If you are trying to be safer in public, you do not want to draw attention to yourself!




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