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Your home:
- Close and lock all exterior doors--whether you are home or not.
- Locate computers, stereos and other "high dollar" items out of direct sight of
windows.
- When you buy something new for your computer, shred the box if you throw it away. Don't
let your trash be an ad for what's in your house.
- Don't give out personal (i.e., how many live in your home) or schedule (e.g., "I
travel a lot") information to telemarketers.
- Invest in a good set of deadbolt locks, and have a professional install them.
- Hide cash, jewelry, and guns somewhere other than your bedroom--this is the first place
thieves looke.
Your car:
- Do routine maintenance, to avoid breakdowns (keep tires inflated, check your hoses,
belts, and fluids 1x/month)
- Always lock your car when you are in it. Do so when you leave your car, and take your
keys with you.
- Keep your interior uncluttered.
- Keep an emergency tool kit and emergency road kit in the trunk.
- Do not leave packages, CD cases, cell-phones, purses, or briefcases on the seat.
- Do not leave your radar detector mounted on your window--take it down when you leave
your car unattended.
When in public (shopping, strolling, jogging, at the airport, etc.):
- Display confidence. Don't walk in a daze, but with purpose.
- Don't carry large amounts of cash.
- Carry your purse or briefcase close to your body and, preferably, in front of you.
- Don't put your wallet in your back pocket (doing so is also bad for your back).
- Have your keys in your hand when walking to your car.
- Look into your car before getting into your car.
- Don't put receipts with your purchased goods--a thief can use those
receipts to cash in
what you just bought!
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