Brazil world cup 2014 security service tips - safe travel to the world cup in Brazil 2014 and other highly critical destinations

Travel Security
Training
Tips for safer travel to
critical destinations

© b2b-compliance.com 2013

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Preliminary remarks
 This comprehensive guide for safer (business) travel has been

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developed by international security experts and frequent
travelers. It contains hundreds of valuable tips to make your trip
to a foreign country safer.
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Table of Contents I
 General remarks on travel risks

 General advice for safer travel
 Airport risks
 Taxi risks
 Public transport risks
 Hotel risks
 Carjacking

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Table of Contents II
 Security advice for female
travelers
 Common fraud scams
 Protecting yourself from petty
theft
 Avoiding and reacting to violent
crime
 Civil unrest situations

 Personal Surveillance and
Targeting

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General remarks on travel risks
 For generations, thieves have
targeted travelers. While some
tactics have been regularly
practiced, new techniques are
always emerging. Today, a common
tactic is the use of diversions to
distract unsuspecting travelers and
rob them. Thieves can range in age
from adults to children. They are
cunning, quick with their hands, and
can attack in groups or individually.
In almost every case, the traveler is
unaware that they have been
robbed until it is too late.
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General advice (1/2)
 Maintain a low profile. Avoid
advance publicity concerning travel
plans, and keep personal itineraries
on a ”need to know” basis.
 Never leave luggage unattended
anywhere, as thefts and tampering
have been reported in virtually every
region of the world. Make sure to
secure all check-in luggage and handcarry valuables with locks. Always
avoid using employment
identification on luggage tags.

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General advice (2/2)
 Often, travelers are the targets of
attacks because they are well-dressed.
Dress casually while traveling abroad,
and try to look like the ”average
tourist” rather than an affluent
businessperson, as it may decrease
the chances of falling victim to crimes
such as thefts and robberies.
 Leave expensive belongings inside
carry-on baggage in a hotel safe or at
home, and keep the hotel key with
you at all times.

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Airport risks (1/5)
 Airport criminals tend to work in pairs
during most airport scams, whereby
one person acts as a distracting
element, while the other promptly
steals the desired goods, catching the
traveler or businessperson unaware.
Typically, the distracting criminal will
approach the victim with a set of
questions, or guide the victim though
conversation towards looking at
another direction. The key aspect of
the initial scam is to get the victim
focused on something else, while the
second or third accomplice walks up
and lifts their bag.
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Airport risks (2/5)
 For example, in the classic phone
booth scam, the criminal will
approach the traveler on
opposite side of where he/she
placed her luggage and ask for
help, while an accomplice swiftly
steals their luggage from the
other side while the victim is
unaware.

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Airport risks (3/5)
 Thieves have been known to target
travelers even at security checkpoints,
albeit less often than at other areas of
the airport. In this type of crime, a
person steps in front of the traveler
waiting to go through the carry-on
conveyer security checkpoint. The
criminal then proceeds to go through the
x-ray detector several times, invariably
setting off the alarm with numerous
metal items or change in his/her pocket.
Meanwhile, an accomplice, who passes
through detection without problem,
unnoticeably swipes the victim’s suitcase
or laptop computer while they wait to be
checked at the other side of the
checkpoint.

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Airport risks (4/5)
 Sometimes travelers are expecting
to be met at the airport, either by
a driver, hotel courtesy, or a thirdparty contact. In many cases,
criminals will simply write the
names seen written on other
placards, then hold up their own
placard with the potential victim’s
name written on it - in hopes of
luring an unwary traveler. In
some countries, passenger lists
are not kept secured or
confidential, and criminals are
easily able to access passenger
names and unsuspecting victims.
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Airport risks (5/5)
 Arrange to be met at the airport by a
hotel courtesy vehicle or by a known
contact. Make sure to know the
name of the driver or contact. Ask
for their name and details to verify
that they are the right person to
meet. If someone cannot be met,
find out in advance about safe
alternatives and trusted taxi services.

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Taxi risks (1/2)
 The range of service and general
safety in taxicabs may vary greatly
from one country or region of the
country to the next. While taxi
services usually provides the
passenger with a quick and safe
method of travel, the presence of
criminal elements, sometimes
including the taxi driver, cannot
altogether be ruled out.

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Taxi risks (2/2)
 If it is necessary to ride in local
taxis, keep all the doors locked and
windows rolled up, to prevent
thieves from reaching inside and
snatching belongings. Never enter
a vehicle that already has a
passenger already present as the
passenger may be a potential
criminal waiting for a traveler
unaware while riding together in
transit. Sometimes, the criminal is
working in collusion with the taxi
driver. In such a case, the driver
takes the unsuspecting passenger
to an isolated location where the
other passenger and the driver can
easily rob, or even hurt, the victim.

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Public transport risks (1/2)
 There have been increasing reports
of travelers being pickpocketed and
robbed while riding aboard public
buses. As buses tend to be
crowded, many criminal elements,
primarily those interested in
pickpocketing and petty theft, will
stand up near their intended target
to wait for an ample time to steal a
purse or wallet from behind. It is
not uncommon for criminal
elements to follow confused
travelers or those appearing
unfamiliar with their surroundings at
their bus drop off point.
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Public transport risks (2/2)
 If possible, sit as close as possible
towards the front of all public buses,
as it will be easier to alert the driver
in case of emergency and reduce the
chances of one falling victim to
crime. Keep valuables well hidden
from plain view, and be wary of
other passengers who are sitting
close by. Avoid getting off at bus
stops that are not well lit, and
proceed to the nearest crowded
store or building if feeling
threatened or suspect being
followed by another individual.
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Hotel risks (1/5)
 Prior to traveling, it is recommended
that you copy all important
documents in the event of a loss.

 Consider making reservations using
your employer’s street address,
without identifying the company, and
using your personal credit card when
traveling to politically sensitive
areas.
 When making room reservations,
request a room between the second
and seventh floor. Ground floors are
considered vulnerable since they
afford easy access to street intruders.
Rooms located above the seventh
floor are generally not accessible to
fire rescue equipment (e.g. ladders).

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Hotel risks (2/5)
 Hotel crime is generally considered by
hoteliers to be “dirty laundry” and not to
be “aired” in public. It is guarded as an
in-house secret, shared with other
hoteliers only if necessary, and divulged
to public law enforcement only when
required by law. It is an unwritten rule
that guests, the public, or even
employees of the hotel not be made
privy to crime reports unless absolutely
necessary. Hotel security records, if
maintained, are considered proprietary
information, released only by court
order, and then rarely without a legal
battle. This code of silence is still an
honored tradition observed by hotels
throughout the world.


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Hotel risks (3/5)
 Keep your hotel room key with you at
all times. The two most common
ways that thieves and others use to
determine if a person is in their hotel
room is to look at the hotel room mail
slot and/or key board, or to call the
room on the house phone. If your
room key is visible, it is a clear sign
that you are out and the coast is clear
for someone who is interested in
scouring your room and luggage.
 Request that housekeeping service
your room while you are at breakfast,
rather than leave a “Please Service”
sign on the door knob. This sign is a
signal to criminals that the room is
unoccupied.

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Hotel risks (4/5)
 Utilize portable or improvised burglar
alarms while asleep. Two ash trays
and a water glass are quite effective
as an alarm when placed on the floor
in front of the entry door into your
room. Place a water glass in one ash
tray and put the second ash tray on
top of the glass. If a straight chair is
available, place it next to the door and
put the ashtray/water glass alarm on
the edge of the chair where it will fall
with enough noise to waken you.

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Hotel risks (5/5)
 Be cautious when entering rest rooms
in the hotel. Female travelers should
be alert when placing purses on
hangers on the inside of the lavatory
doors, or on the floor in stalls – two
frequent locations for grab-and-run
thefts.
 Areas around public telephones are
often used by criminals to stage
pickpocket thefts. Caution is urged in
safeguarding telephone credit card
numbers. Criminals wait for callers to
announce credit card numbers on
public phones and then sell the
numbers for unauthorized use. Hotel
bars and restaurants are also the
favorite hunting grounds for thieves.

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Rental Cars (1/2)
 Rental cars can create a risk for
travelers because criminal elements
can easily identify tourists and
foreigners by stickers or license plate
numbers of the rental car company.
 Criminal elements simply wait and
follow the rental cars after airport
pick up and make them a favorite
target for smash & grab crimes as
well as carjacking.
 Therefore it is strongly recommended
in critical countries or regions to get a
neutral car from the provider that
can not be identified as a rental car.
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Rental Cars (2/2)
 In many countries airports are
located very close to slums or
townships. Examples are Cape Town,
Johannesburg, Nairobi, Manila and
Mumbai.
 These districts are considered highcrime-areas and should never be
entered by a foreign traveler.
 Make sure to take the direct way
from the airport via main routes to
your destination. Never use side
routes or small streets to leave the
airport area towards your
destination. Be careful not to take a
highway exit into a no-go-area.

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Carjacking (1/6)
 As carjacking becomes more prevalent
worldwide, travelers must be
equipped to react to this menace
appropriately. The first precaution one
should always employ is to use a car
whose make and model are lowprofile. Carjackers will judge the
potential of a target based on the
perceived value of the vehicle.
Travelers are advised to use vehicles
common to the country or region in
which they are working. License plates
should be the same as the local
citizenry.
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Carjacking (2/6)
The following is a more detailed list of
preventative measures one can
employ to avoid becoming victim of
a carjacking.
 Avoid traveling after dark. If
necessary, arrange to travel in
“numbers.” Remote areas of the
cities and countryside should be
avoided during evening hours.
 Know the route being taken so as
to avoid possible obstructions, such
as road repairs, that would force
the vehicle to slow down or stop.
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Carjacking (3/6)
 When driving and stopping at
intersections, maintain a good
distance between your own vehicle
and any vehicle in front of you,
particularly a truck. This will help
you avoid being boxed in.
 Drive in the furthest left lane as
much as possible. Carjackers usually
approach from the side of the
vehicle closest to the driver. The
target vehicle will have more
maneuvering room if it is not boxed
in against the shoulder of the road.
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Carjacking (4/6)
 Try to lose any would-be-assailant in
traffic. Carjackers prefer to do their
work at intersections so that they will
have a choice of escape routes. The
would-be victim can also try to use
intersections as escape routes.
 Install a car phone with a remote
speaker. In countries that have no
such capability, consider installing a
two-way radio.

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Carjacking (5/6)
 Ensure that the gas cap, trunk, and
hood compartments are lockable.
Keep your vehicle locked at all
times when not in use. At home, do
not leave your car in the driveway
or street overnight. Always park
your vehicle in a garage when not
in use.
 Never allow the gas tank to
contain less than half a tank of gas
so as to avoid running out while
enroute to a destination. A vehicle
with plenty of gas will also enable
you to flee potential danger or
travel a significant distance to
safety.

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Carjacking (6/6)
 In unsafe regions of the world,
consider installing special
equipment in your vehicle, such as
an inside hood latch, dual batteries,
electric locks, siren/p.a. system, and
ram bumpers.
 In particularly dangerous and
hostile areas, consider installing
bullet-proof glass and special heavy
duty undercarriages. In South
Africa, some cars come equipped
with flame-throwers. These types of
protective measures should be
coordinated with one’s corporate
security department.
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Female Travelers (1/16)
 It is estimated that women conduct
120 million business trips annually,
and currently make up more than 40
percent of all travelers.
Unfortunately, females who travel
alone are often the most desirable
targets for crimes, such as
pickpocketing, purse snatching and
assault.

 Recent crime statistics in major
international municipalities have
brought about heightened
awareness for women all over the
world. Security issues are now the
chief concern among female
executives and travelers, particularly
for those traveling to abroad. © b2b-compliance.com 2013

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Hotel safety advice:
 Female travelers should request
rooms that are situated away from the
elevator landing and stairwells. This is
to avoid being caught unwittingly by
persons exiting the elevator with you
or hiding in a stairwell.
 When completing the guest registry,
women are encouraged to sign their
name in a gender-neutral fashion
using only their first initial and last
name, such as M. Clark.

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 Do not write your home address or
telephone number on luggage tags. If
possible, use a work address and
telephone number. Also, do not place
a sign outside your hotel door
requesting maid service, as it gives the
impression that the room is empty
and may attract strangers.
 When returning to your hotel late at
night, ask to be escorted to your room
by hotel security personnel. Try not to
accept a hotel room on the first floor.
Also, use the hotel safe to protect
important belongings and/or
documents.

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 In many countries, women are
extremely vulnerable to incidents of
harassment and violence. Some
individuals have complained that
when problems arise, hotel
management and security personnel
are often unresponsive. The problem
is known to increase in foreign
locations where language and
cultural differences are major
factors. This reality makes it
extremely important for the female
traveler to guard herself with
regional knowledge and
precautionary security measures.
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 In Spain and Italy, for instance,
women travelers need to be prepared
for the aggressive behavior of men,
and should adhere to the host
country’s general “standards” of
women, so as not to attract unwanted
attention from others. Women in
Middle Eastern countries are expected
to dress extremely conservative, and it
is wise for foreign national women to
do the same. In southern Europe, it is
rare that women travel or roam alone
at night, and it then becomes
necessary for the female traveler to
use an escort for any nighttime travel.
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 South Africa has the highest rate of
violent crime for any nation not at
war. Most crime is found in suburban
areas of larger cities. The countryside,
while safer, is home base for multiple
tribal and political gangs. Homicides
are frequent, half of these occurring in
the course of another crime.
Carjacking is so common that many
people do not stop at traffic lights.
South Africa’s level of sexual assaults
is among the highest in the world.

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 The Philippines has seen a recent
increase in crime, especially in the
larger cities. The most common crimes
include mugging and pickpocketing,
burglary and robbery. Foreigners are
favored targets. Kidnapping is also on
the rise and recently kidnappers have
switched their attention to non-Asian
business people. Reports of sexual
harassment are commonplace
throughout the Philippines by both
Filipino and foreign women.
Foreigners are viewed as symbols of
affluence, making them lucrative
targets, and a foreign woman who is
alone appears to be more vulnerable,
thus increasing her risk of abduction,
harassment or attack.

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 In Latin America males tend to view
non-Hispanic women as sexually
promiscuous. Factors that may
influence that perception are flashy
clothing, drinking alcohol, smoking, or
the lack of a male escort. Although it
is generally estimated that sexual
assaults are high in Latin America,
such crimes often go uninvestigated,
due social and cultural factors that
discourage women from reporting
rapes and assaults. Women are often
the victims of robberies, muggings and
purse/jewelry snatching. Such crimes
are on the rise in Peru and often take
place in broad daylight at hotels,
restaurants and shopping areas.

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 The best travel tips for women have
often come from experienced female
travelers. These individuals have
repetitively advised that it is most
important for women executives and
vacationers to use common sense
security measures, become familiar
and aware of surroundings and trust
instincts during times of travel to
avoid unwarranted violence. It is
particularly important to set up points
of contact before leaving town and
upon arrival. Travelers should also
establish a way in which to regularly
communicate with family members
and friends for safety purposes.

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 Some experienced female travelers
have even recommended walking and
standing near other women and/or
families, wearing men’s clothes to
disguise sex, or even a wedding ring, if
one is not already being worn.
Ultimately, it has been said that
women should walk with confidence
and assurance, but that they should
not forget to anticipate problem
situations, as they may arise
unexpectedly. This type of securityminded alertness puts the woman
traveler on the defensive and allows
her to be “self protecting.”
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 The female traveler should always leave
a business or vacation itinerary with a
family member or another executive,
particularly when visiting an area that
may be considered dangerous. She
should also be met at the airport by a
trusted escort. Once reaching her
destination, she should attempt to
adhere to the following:
 If possible, travel with at least one
companion.
 Women travelers should stay alert at all
times and avoid secluded areas when
traveling throughout any country, as it is
easy to inadvertently enter into an
unsafe location.

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 If renting a vehicle, ask for the latest
map and directions to specific places
or hotels. Be certain to ask which
neighborhoods or areas can be
dangerous and should be avoided and
always pay close attention to where
you park your vehicle; avoid secluded
parking lots and look for parking
spaces in well-lit areas at night.
 If someone honks a horn or yells at
you to indicate that something is
wrong with your vehicle, do not stop.
Instead, drive to a busy, well-lit area
before inspecting the problem.
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 It is suggested to check with a hotel or
your local colleagues for confirmation
on the safest taxi services and/or
general means of transportation. If
possible, use hotel limousines or taxi
companies that are recommended by
the hotel. When departing by taxi let
someone (e.g. the concierge or a
colleague) write down number plate
or registration number of the taxi.
 Women travelers should wear
sunglasses while walking on city or
town streets. This helps travelers to
keep an eye on the behavior of others
without establishing eye contact with
strangers.

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 If a female traveler is being pursued
by a stranger, it is important for her to
consider some defensive tactics. For
example, run toward others and yell,
“Fire” -- this attracts attention more
than yelling, “help.” Women travelers
should also consider investing in small
personal travel alarms, as well as
mace spray, which can help fend-off
attackers.

 Do not wear expensive-looking
jewelry. Remember that thieves may
not know the difference between
pieces of real and costume jewelry.
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 Use a money belt rather than a purse.
If you use a handbag, keep it close to
the body.
 Do not carry more cash than
necessary or more than one credit
card.
 Carry a cellular phone, but keep it
concealed in your clothing.
 Avoid secluded public bathrooms. In
some instances, rapists disguise
themselves as females and seek their
victims in these facilities.
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 Do not use ATM machines at night
unless the area is open and well lit.
 Exchange money only at official
currency outlets.

 If you are sexually harassed, ignore
the proposition and continue on your
way or deliver a firm and confident
NO.
 If you become the victim of a crime,
immediately contact your home
nation’s diplomatic or consular office
and, if traveling on business, your
employer.
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Common fraud scams (1/6)
 A commonly reported tactic includes
one in which criminals will leave or
drop money/valuables on the street to
be found by the unsuspecting victim,
also known as a ”pigeon drop”. The
victim is then expected to pick up the
money or valuable object. Once the
victim has the item in their
possession, he/she will be confronted
by the criminal or an accomplice who
will try to claim that the item was
stolen from them and demand
compensation. Sometimes, the
criminal or an accomplice will lure the
victim into an isolated area in order to
divide the findings, then robbing them
once in the isolated area.

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 Other cases have been reported, in
which the police or those
impersonating police officers work in
collusion with such schemes in order
to extort money and other valuables
from the victim. A tense situation is
also further exacerbated by confusion
caused by language barriers in foreign
countries. In these instances, do not
pick up the money or valuable object.
Simply inform that person or get their
attention to tell them that they have
dropped something and continue
walking.
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 In other instances, victims have been
distracted by stains on their clothing
pointed out by strangers, who are
usually the ones who inflicted the
stain in the first place. The
perpetrators often have bottles of
mustard, water, ketchup, etc. on hand
to stain the victims clothing, and then
offer to help them clean it out. This is
a typical scam to lift personal items
from the victim’s clothing. When
confronted with such a situation, do
not accept their help and go
elsewhere alone to clean it off.
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 A very disturbing but regular
occurrence, especially in countries
with weak police response and
security, has been the
impersonation of police officers.
These impersonators, either
plainclothes or in the seemingly
proper uniform, will solicit bribes
from foreigners for minor offenses
that incur a fine ”on the spot”.

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 Sometimes, travelers have been
targeted for bribery by legitimate but
underpaid officers/militia looking to
supplement their income. In such
instances, it is advised to ask to see
some sort of identification and then, if
still asked to pay a ”fine”, request to
pay the fine at a nearby police station
with a proper receipt. Moreover, for
scenarios such as this, travelers need
to familiarize themselves with the
status of police response in the
country or region and whether police
impersonation is a common
occurrence.
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 Although known as ”date rape drugs”,
Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB) and
Rohypnol are most commonly used for
robbery and muggings. Both drugs
come in pill and liquid forms and can
be combined with even the smallest
amount of alcohol to take an almost
immediate effect when consumed.
Upon consumption, victims
experience disinhibition and amnesia
– often blacking out. Therefore, the
best defense against such tactics is
prevention. Never leave beverages
unattended, especially if it is a widemouthed glass, and only accept
unopened bottles or drinks from the
bar.

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Protecting yourself from petty theft (1/6)
 Petty thieves prey on travelers,
especially on those who appear lost,
confused or alone in an unfamiliar
environment. These tips can help you
protect yourself from petty crime:
 Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
Use traveler's checks and change
them only as you need currency.
Countersign traveler's checks in front
of the person who will cash them,
not beforehand.

 Avoid carrying a purse or wallet. You
will often be in crowded areas that
are prime hunting grounds for
pickpockets and purse-snatchers.

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 If you must carry a wallet, wrap it in a
rubber band - this creates friction,
making it harder to pickpocket - or use
a chain to attach your wallet to a belt.
 If you must carry a purse, keep it
closed, place the strap over one
shoulder (not around your neck), keep
the purse to your front and keep your
hand on it.
 Do not use fanny packs or tummy
packs - these advertise where your
valuables are.

 Do not flash large amounts of money
when paying a bill. If paying in cash,
give the vendor an amount close to
the purchase price.


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 Deal only with authorized agents
when you exchange money, buy
airline tickets or purchase souvenirs.
Do not change money with
unauthorized individuals. Keep copies
of all exchange transactions and
receipts for purchases.
 Try to keep credit cards in sight during
entire transactions and ensure they
are returned to you before you sign
the voucher. Write the amount of the
transaction, in your own handwriting,
in the signature block; this helps
protect you against merchants who
might alter the amount on your credit
slip after you leave. Insist on a copy of
the voucher and all carbons.


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Know Your Surroundings
 Thieves frequent transportation
centers, historical sites and tourist
attractions.
 Common ploys used by thieves to
distract you include jostling in a
crowd, spilling something on you, or
asking you to hold an infant.

 Do not become isolated in downtown
areas of large cities, especially after
dark.

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Protect Your Belongings
 Leave spare cash, jewelry, passports,
tickets, and personal papers in a
secure place such as a hotel safe.
 Never leave valuables in open view in
a parked car. Lock items in your trunk
instead.

 Report lost or stolen possessions
immediately to the local police.
 Keep a copy of the police report for
future insurance claims and as an
explanation of your loss.

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 After reporting missing items to the
police, report the loss or theft of:
traveler's checks to the issuing
company; credit cards to the issuing
company; airline tickets to the airline
or travel agent; and passport to the
nearest Embassy or Consulate.

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Avoiding and reacting to violant crime (1/5)
 In most countries, violent crime
targeting travelers does not occur
frequently. Most targets are known
to the perpetrator and are not
targets of opportunity. Travelers
are known to usually submit to
criminal demands without the use
of force. The following advice
should help you if you are
threatened by violent crime.

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Understand the Criminal and Reduce
Your Vulnerability
 Criminals are frequently desperate
individuals with nothing to lose.
 In order to raise their potential for
success, violent criminals select the
weakest available targets.
 Criminals prefer single targets.
 Criminals look for targets who are out
of place and do not fit in, or those
with apparent weaknesses. Favored
targets include elderly, female,
handicapped and intoxicated
foreigners.

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 Maintain an appearance of purpose
and awareness: Do not look lost or
refer frequently to a map in plain
view of others; walk as if you know
exactly where you are headed even if
you do not know; keep your eyes off
the ground; look directly ahead, with
an occasional glance to the sides;
periodically survey your
surroundings in a 360-degree arc;
always carry some cash in small and
varied denominations to give to
robbers (violence may occur if you
have nothing to give on demand).
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 Most criminal violence occurs after
dark in isolated areas such as side
streets and alleys in urban areas,
vacant lots, empty buildings and
empty parks.
 Many incidents of criminal violence
occur in seedier areas of a city and
immediately outside bars, nightclubs,
or in the immediate vicinity of ports,
train and bus stations.
What to Do if Threatened
 If confronted by an armed criminal,
surrender your valuables
incrementally and without hesitation.
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 Do not use offensive weapons such as
mace or pepper spray. If you miss or
the agent is ineffective, you have only
antagonized the criminal.
 Give the attacker only what he asks
for. In many countries, the criminal
may be satisfied with very little.
 Without appearing to do so, study
your attacker's appearance, including
his face, so that you can aid in
identifying him to the police. If you
have satisfied the criminal's demand,
back away slowly and leave the area
as soon as possible.
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Civil unrest situations (1/5)
 Civil unrest can range in form from
small, organized rallies to large-scale
demonstrations and rioting. It is rare
that travelers and expatriates are
directly targeted during civil unrest,
but they can be targeted if they work
at or patronize a business or
government that is the direct target of
the unrest. People may also be
harmed simply by being in the wrong
place at the wrong time. Most
incidents of civil unrest are related to
labor disputes or social and political
issues.
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 Avoid all large gatherings related to
civil issues. Even seemingly peaceful
rallies can spur violent activity or be
met with resistance by security
forces. Bystanders may be arrested
or harmed by security forces using
water cannons, tear gas or other
measures to control crowds.
 Maintain a low profile by avoiding
demonstration areas and
discussions of the issues at hand,
and by dressing conservatively.

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 If violence erupts or is imminent,
leave the area as quickly as possible. If
you cannot leave the area, seek
shelter in large, public buildings such
as hotels, churches, hospitals and
museums. Wait until the crowds have
dissipated before going back outside.

 If you know of an event ahead of time,
plan pedestrian and vehicular routes
that avoid the affected areas. Road
closures and traffic delays are
possible. Give yourself extra time to
travel.
 If curfews are imposed, strictly
observe regulations and monitor the
media for immediate updates to the
situation.

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 Tensions can run high during labor
strikes. During general strikes most
businesses close and public
transportation does not run. Rogue
taxis and buses may offer service but
should be avoided as they could be
targeted for violence. Maintain a low
profile and avoid using any form of
public transportation. Use hotel taxis or
private car services.
 During periods of long-term civil unrest,
be sure that you have adequate
amounts of cash and/or travelers
checks in case the banks close. In
extreme cases, local currency may not
be convertible.

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 During violent or potentially violent
unrest, avoid police stations (unless
seeking help), government buildings
(including embassies), fast-food
restaurants and banks. These
establishments are often targeted.
 Severe civil unrest can significantly
disrupt businesses, industries and
services. If you must travel during
unrest ensure that hotels and
businesses will be open, services will
be available and transportation will
be running. Confirm all meetings
and reservations
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Thank You
 We hope this presentation makes
your next trip to a foreign country a
little safer.

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