Black Friday Shopping Safety Tips from the National Crime Prevention Council The day after Thanksgiving is more than just a day to digest yesterday’s feast. It is also the first official day of the holiday shopping season known as “Black Friday.” Black Friday is associated with bargains, early store hours and Christmas shopping. Many savvy shoppers and bargain-hunters look forward to the thrill of shopping on Black Friday. Unfortunately, thieves also anticipate this busy season as they look to turn unaware shoppers into Black Friday victims. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) provides these safety tips for Black Friday -- and this years holiday shopping. *****Shopping in Stores Do not buy more than you can carry. Plan ahead by taking a friend with you or asking a store employee to help you carry your packages to the car. Save all receipts. Print and save all confirmations from your online purchases. Start a file folder to keep all receipts together and to help you verify credit card or bank statements as they come in. Don’t flash the cash. Consider alternate options to pay for your merchandise, such as onetime or multiuse disposable credit cards or money orders, including at online stores. Wait until asked by a cashier before taking out your credit card or checkbook. An enterprising thief would love to shoulder surf to get your account information. *****Walking to and From Your Car Be informed about your surroundings. Deter pickpockets. Carry your purse close to your body or your wallet inside a coat or front trouser pocket. Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle. Check the back seat and around the car before getting in. Tell a security guard or store employee if you see an unattended bag or package. The same applies if you are using mass transit. Do not leave packages visible in your car. Lock them in the trunk, or if possible, take them directly home.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 07:46:48 +0000
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