Don’t Let Them Be Easy Pickings. Watch Your Belongings.

Recently there has been an increasing amount of pickpockets report in Valley Street, here are 12 steps in order to prevent being a victim yourself.

 

Step 1  Do not display excess cash in the public as this might draw unnecessary attention, instead use NETS or credit card for your purchases.

 

Step 2 Never leave your handbag in a shopping basket or trolley.

 

Step 3 Sling your handbag in front of you so that you can keep an eye on it. Ensure that it is properly fastened or zipped.

 

Step 4 Never leave your personal belonging at the public poolside and go for a swim as this might create an opportunity for the culprit to strike while you are swimming. 

 

Step 5 Keep your wallet in your front pockets. Step 6 Do not doze off the bus or MRT train and leave your belonging unattended.

 

Step 7 The culprit is always looking for vulnerability therefore you have to look confident and vigilant when you are handing your cash.

 

Step 8 Stay alert to the surrounding especially at crowded areas.

 

Step 9 Be on guard and alert for various scams and confidence games that would take place while you are doing banking at an ATM or after a transaction out from the bank.

 

Step 10 Check your missing cash and valuable immediately if someone bumps into you unnecessarily.

 

Step 11 Do not be distracted by strangers creating a commotion or accidentally spilling something on you.

 

Step 12 Never leave your handbag or briefcase.

 

The above steps are taken from the link be on crime prevention.

http://www.ncpc.gov.sg/pdf/pickpocket.pdf