Best Measures to Prevent Loss Associated with Purse and Wallet Theft - Tip Sheet by SecuritySystemReviews.com
New York, New York (PRWEB) July 08, 2013 -- Many people spend a great deal of time and effort planning their home security in an attempt to go about preventing a home intrusion, according to the professionals at SecuritySystemReviews.com. The site, which provides security system information, including Lifeshield Reviews and ADT reviews, says that purse and wallet theft is actually just as common, if not more common than home break-ins, which makes it an important safety concern.
SecuritySystemReviews.com put together a list of tips to help individuals avoid the potential for purse and wallet theft.
1. Always be aware of potentially suspicious situations. Always know who is nearby, and be aware of the areas being traveled. Don’t travel in unfamiliar areas, particularly when alone. It’s also important to never feel embarrassed or uncomfortable to ask for help in a local business if a situation seems dangerous.
2. Minimizing the potential for loss is one of the best ways to avoid the detrimental effects that can occur from a purse or wallet robbery. Never carry large amounts of cash if it can be avoided, and carry only credit cards and other items that are absolutely necessary. Leave jewelry and other high-ticket items at home, and try not to ever carry irreplaceable items in a wallet or purse, if at all possible.
3. If confronted by a robber, the best course of action is to give the individual whatever they’re asking for, rather than trying to resist. Whenever traveling, particularly by foot on streets, always have a plan of action for how a robbery would be handled.
4. Always carry handbags to the front of the body with an arm draped loosely across the body. It’s easier for most thieves to grab a bag if it’s left loose and to the side of the body, as opposed to held across the body.
5. It’s best to try to carry house and car keys in a pocket, rather than a purse, because if the bag is stolen it also probably contains address and identification information which could give a criminal access to the victim’s home.
6. It’s best to avoid carrying sentimental items, such as family photos, in purses or wallets, because these are items that can’t be replaced in the event of a robbery.
7. Busy places are often the best for criminals, because it’s easier to steal a purse or wallet during the confusion, so busy areas should be handled with a particularly high level of caution.
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Tim Eveler, SecuritySystemReviews.com, http://www.SecuritySystemReviews.com, 571-235-4565, [email protected]
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