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Keeping Yourself Safe

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At Home

house and keys

Keep your doors locked all the time.

man looking through spy-hole

Look to see who is at the door, through the window or spy-hole.

lock on a door

Put chain on door before opening.

id card

Ask to see the person’s ID card.

strangers at the door

Don’t let strangers in your house.

friend and family

If you are not sure about the caller, ask them to come back when a friend or family member can be with you.

a form with a red cross through it

Do not sign any forms for services for people you don’t know.

money with a red cross through it

Do not give money to people you don’t know.

lots of money with a red cross through it

Do not keep large amounts of money in your home.

person looking through a glass window

Shut your curtains or put a light on at night when you are going out so that it looks like someone is home.

a police officer and a telephone

Dial 999 and ask for police if you feel scared by people.

When Out

money, keys, handbag, phone

Keep your money, phone and keys safe in bag or pocket.

car with a red cross over it

Do not get into a car with someone you don’t know.

atm

When using the cash machine make sure no one is standing too close to you.

person entering their pin at an atm

Do not show your pin number.

money and back card

Put your money and card into your bag or pocket before you walk away from the cash machine.

On The Phone

person talking on the phone

Do not give your name and number when you answer phone.

a person indicating no next to a phone

If someone tries to sell you things that you don’t want, say NO and put the phone down.

person talking to the police

If you keep getting rude calls, tell the police.

On The Mobile Phone

phone

Only give your number to your friends.

person handing a phone to you, with a red cross over it

Don’t text your address to people.

person using a mobile phone

Always keep your mobile with you.

phone card and a mobile phone

Keep your phone topped up.

police officer and a mobile phone

Emergency calls are free.

On The Computer

computer

Only give your e-mail address to your friends.

house and back card with a red cross over them

Don’t tell anyone your name, address or bank details.

computer and money with a red cross over them

Don’t send any money to anyone you speak to on line.

computer and a persons name with a red cross over them

When on facebook don’t put personal details on site. Make sure friends only have access.

computer and a house with a red cross over them

When on computer don’t give details of when there will be no one in the house.

a computer on the web

Make sure you have internet security on your computer.

Watch what sites you look at as some sites are illegal.

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