During the month of August, specific attention is drawn to women in our society. Women’s Day is celebrated on 9 August, and August is Women’s Month.
With the good however comes the bad. Spokesperson for the Honeydew Police, Warrant Officer Karen Jacobs shares a few safety tips to women while shopping.
12 Safety tips:
• Never leave your bag or wallet unattended in your trolley or on a shop counter.
• Beware of pickpockets and never keep your wallet in your back pocket.
• Carry your bags around your neck and diagonally across your body.
• Hide your cell phone and do not walk around talking on a cell phone.
• Put your wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket.
• Avoid wearing expensive jewelry.
• Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible.
• Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
• Pay for purchases with a cheque or credit card when possible.
• Keep cash in your front pocket.
• Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused.
So be safe during your next shopping experience.
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