- Go with friends or family, not alone.
- Carry your purse close to your body, not dangling by the
straps. Put a wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket.
- Don't carry credit cards you don't need or large amounts
of cash.
- Use direct deposit for Social Security and other regular
checks.
- Whether you're a passenger or driver, keep car doors
locked. Be particularly alert in parking lots and garages. Park near an
entrance.
- Sit close to the driver or near the exit while riding
the bus, train, or subway.
- If someone or something makes you uneasy, trust your
instincts and leave.