Shopping is Great … Just Don’t be the Bait …The Top 7 Precautions Criminals Want Women to NEVER Learn.Written by Michelle Annese
It’s dark out. It’s late. You’ve closed down mall with your bags and packages in hand. You did so good finding terrific deals and gifts for your loved ones. And with kids not around, you were able to accomplish a so much. As your running mental gift list in your head, you’re not aware that you didn’t park under any lights … Or who parked next to you. Fumbling with shopping bags, half-way through lot, you start searching for your keys, and then hear your cell phone go off… And then … without warning someone approaches you …Are you at risk? What makes a woman a perfect target? Here are 7 top tactics and weaknesses criminals who were interviewed say they look for to take advantage of you. They aren’t just for busy holiday season either. It’s all year round. Don’t fall for them anytime and you can protect yourself from becoming one of New Year’s next statistics. 1.Coming up to my vehicle, did I look around - aware of who is near it? Am I walking my packages in a cart or carrying them in my hand? Criminals interviewed say they want to attack woman who is walking alone and not aware of her surroundings. Always put shopping bags in a cart. This allows you ample time to react if someone is approaching you. If you’re carrying bags, this renders your hands useless to protect yourself and gives a criminal a bonus. Remember… buddy system. Late night shopping always needs to be a ‘girl’s night out’ affair. 2.Are my keys already in my hand before leaving store? Again, awareness plays a huge part. Also, with a key in hand, it can be a terrific weapon if you’re suddenly grabbed. 3.Am I talking on cell phone …fixing my hair… counting my change… writing in checkbook…and not paying attention? Paying attention is key. Take care of all that ‘stuff’ in store. NOT in parking lot, or outside of vehicle. 4.Is there anyone loitering around my vehicle… if so… are they suspicious enough to making me go back into store? Don’t think your being silly. NO SUCH THING. Especially when your safety is on line. If you’re not comfortable with walking to your car, ask security to accompany you or if there isn’t security available, a store manager will do it – it is their job. That’s what they are getting paid to do.
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