Shopping Safety Tips

Some basic shopping safety tips:

• Keep all purses and bags zipped and snapped closed.
• Do not flash large amounts of cash when paying for merchandise.
• If using a debit card, keep the card close to your body so the card number will not be able to be photographed by a cell phone.
• Always shop with a buddy, you are less of a target when you have someone with you.
• If you have to take a phone call or text message – don’t let your guard down and get distracted while shopping.  
• Let someone know where you are going and what time you may be returning.
• If using a shopping cart, try to secure your purse or bags with the child locking system.
• Do not carry large amounts of merchandise at one time.
• Do not carry your social security card or birth certificate in your wallet or purse.
• Carry only a minimum amount of credit cards at one time.
• If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, contact the department or the stores security officer.
• Report any suspicious people to the store security or customer service or 911.
• Keep children secure in a stroller or shopping cart at all times. Do not allow your children to wander. 
• Speak with your children about a plan if you were separated while shopping.

Have a safe and Happy Christmas.