The holidays are coming up and the most exciting part is the sales that are available after the holidays. I am not a person who like crowds but i love shopping and you can get special items for your family during this time. Over the years i have heard so many horror stories of people getting robbed or killed during this joyous part of the year.
We are living in a time where we have to look over our shoulder when we are out shopping. One of the shopping malls in my area is high end in a very swanky town and the perception by people who are less fortunate is: "I will hang around and look for a target with money and high end goods and i will attack." So, I am going to give you some tips to use during the holiday shopping season.
These tips will help to reduce your chance or being robbed:
- If you have an extra Car that is inexpensive and old, this is the time to drive it to the mall to do your shopping.
- Wear plain unbranded clothing to the mall.
- Do not flash large sums of money.
- Take your expensive watch and jewelry off before you go shopping.
- Before going shopping, buy some shopping bags that are plain so people cannot see what stores you are shopping at such as; high end stores. If all fails, buy white garbage bags with handles. People will think that you are weird, but, you will be safe.
- Do not go to the ATM while you are at the mall. Get money before you leave home.
- Try to park your Car where it is well lit and try not to park in a garage.
- Do not entertain people who strike up an odd conversations with you. Do not be rude but, try to make up an excuse to get away quickly.
- Do not use your expensive phone at the mall if you can help it.
- Go to the bathroom in groups.
Some of these tips may sound a little funny but it will help you to avoid these situations when out shopping.
If you feel that someone is following you. Go in the nearest store and stay there and call police.
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