Here are some crime prevention tips you can use in your everyday life while at home, on your computer or while out on the road. These tips can help you and your aging loved ones stay safe.
Crime Prevention At Home:
- Keep doors and windows locked, even while you are home
- Keep your home well lit at night, both on the inside and outside
- Keep curtains closed at night
- Install a peephole in your front door so you can see who is there before unlocking the door
- Don’t leave notes on your door when you are gone
- Don’t hide keys outside your home (under doormat or under a rock, etc.)
- Ask for proper identification before opening your door to a stranger
While You’re Out:
- Go with friends or family, not alone
- Carry your purse close to your body
- Don’t carry excess credit cards or cash
- Use direct deposit for checks
- Be particularly alert in parking lots and garages
- Do not carry weapons
- Trust your instincts
In Your Car:
- Keep your gas tank full and your engine properly maintained to avoid breakdowns
- Lock your car doors and keep windows closed
- Lock packages and other valuables in the trunk
- Check the front and back seat before entering your car
- If your car breaks down, pull over as far as possible to the right side of the road, raise the hood of your car and wait inside the car for help to arrive
Watch Out For Con Artists:
- If something sounds too good to be true it probably is, don’t fall for it!
- Never give personal information over the telephone unless you initiate the call
- Don’t let anyone rush you into signing for something
- Beware of offers to recover lost money
Cyber Crime Prevention
- Install and use Antivirus and Antispyware software
- Use caution with email attachments and untrusted links
- Use caution when providing sensitive information
- Create strong passwords
- Secure your web browser
- Learn more about Computer Security Tips
