3. WHILE SHOPPING:
CARRY SMALL AMOUNTS OF CA$H
NEVER LEAVE A PURSE UNATTENDED
KEEP PURCHASES OUT OF PLAIN VIEW (CAR TRUNK)
BE CONSCIOUS OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
4. AT HOME:
LOCK DOORS AND WINDOWS WHEN NOT AT HOME
60% OF BURGLARS WALK THRU THE FRONT DOOR
LEAVE LIGHTS AND TVs ON WHEN NOT AT HOME
KEEP TRASH FROM GIFTS IN GARBAGE BAGS
BURGLARS CONDUCT RECONNAISSANCE ON TRASH DAYS
5. PLASTIC/Credit Cards:
NEVER LET YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD LEAVE YOUR SIGHT.
AVOID UNSOLICITED REQUESTS FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION
USE CREDIT CARDS INSTEAD OF DEBIT CARDS
EASIER TO DISPUTE CHARGES THAN GET MONEY BACK FROM
THE BANK
REVIEW BILLING AND BANK STATEMENTS
IDENTITY THEFT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS TO SURFACE, BE
VIGILANT REVIEW STATEMENTS
