The law enforcers shared safety and security information with shoppers and handed out booklets.
Shoppers were also given an opportunity to ask questions and share their concerns.
Several tips were shared:
As you do your shopping
• Don’t carry large sums of cash.
• Try to use bank cards when purchasing.
• Don’t carry your cellphone and wallet in your back pocket.
• Ensure that you have all your belongings before leaving a store.
• Report suspicious people, behaviour or situations to mall security.
• Don’t leave valuables in trolleys and be careful of scams where strangers stand in passageways and offer you discounts on goods found in shops.
ATM safety
• Always cover your pin by shielding the hand that is typing even if you are alone at an ATM.
• Never accept help or ask anyone to assist you. Rather go inside the bank for help.
• Never make large cash withdrawals.
• If you see somebody suspicious lingering at an ATM, walk away.
• If anything suspicious happens, cancel the request and leave.
• Never leave your receipts in the machine and if you are bumped or distracted while using an ATM, cancel your transaction, make sure you have the right bank card and leave.
At the parking lot
• Roll up windows and lock doors.
• Check the doors by hand after locking with a remote.
• Don’t leave valuables in the car.
• Be aware of your surroundings and have your keys out and ready when approaching your vehicle.
• Don’t linger once getting into your car and never leave children or animals unattended in a vehicle.
Emergency numbers are
• EMPD Call Centre: 011 999 2093
• Fire and Emergency Services: 011 458 0911
• Municipality Customer Care: 011 999 6322
• Emergency: 10 111
• Ambulance: 10 177
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