Safety while shopping??

[stever]

Hello Friends

* Avoid carrying a large amount of money.
* Never leave valuable possessions in the trolley.
* Don't allow your children to go to a public toilet on their own.
* Put your wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket not a back pocket.
* Carry your bag around your neck and diagonally across your body. Do not carry it hanging over one shoulder. You may as well clutch your bag and hold it to the front.
* Be alert when the cashier is scanning your items as the customer before you could put some of your items in his/her shopping bag.
* If you are paying in cash, make sure that you do not take out more than necessary.
* Teach your children that one do not eat food in the shop before they are paid for.
* Hold your smaller children by hand as they may go missing in busy shopping malls.
* Put your shopping bags in the boot of your car if you would still go and do some more shopping.

Thanks for reading

[clifford19]

Hello Friends

* Always lock your car and close the windows, even if you're only gone a few moments. When possible, lock all merchandise or packages in the trunk of your car. Load your packages before departing, not at the next destination.
* Shop with at least one partner. Have your car or house key in your hand as you approach the door. If attacked use those keys as weapons!
* Stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. Look inside your car and around it as you approach.
* Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry a purse under your arm. Keep wallets in an inside pocket.
* Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
* Avoid street vendors -- many times these hucksters are selling stolen or unlicensed merchandise.
* Plan your trips. Instead of one big shopping trip, try several small ones. This will cut down on the amount of money you carry, the packages you'll be encumbered with, and it will make your shopping less stressful.
* Walk everywhere with a sense of purpose - show you are calm, confident and know where you are going.
* Park in well-lighted areas that will be well-lighted when you return.

Have a nice day

[maahi]

Hello
The NCMEC urges parents to talk with children about safety before heading out to a busy shopping mall or boarding a plane, train, or bus this holiday season. Crowds are greater this time of year, the agency warns, and children may easily become separated from their parents, causing confusion and fear. If that should happen, parents need a plan and children should know what to do.

"Unfortunately many adults and children don't know what to do if they lose each other in a public place or are faced with other unsafe situations," said NCMEC President and CEO Ernie Allen. "That's why the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is offering advice on how to remain safe and avoid panic and potential dangers."

Allen said that NCMEC urges parents to do the following:
Always:

* Keep children with you at all times while shopping.
* Accompany and supervise children in public facilities, including restrooms.
* Have a plan in case you become separated, including a pre-designated spot to meet.
* Teach children to look for people who can help, such as a uniformed security officer, salesperson or mother with children.
* Remind children to remain in the area where they become separated.
* Turn shopping trips into opportunities to practice safe shopping skills.

[shylock34]

Hi

Take a wet wipe with you each time you shop, and wipe down the shopping cart handle (and all around the edges of the cart where your children are likely to place hands or mouths) before anyone touches it. Think about it: How often or how well do most stores clean their carts? Probably poorly, not often or never. You'll be surprised (and a little disgusted) at the gunk you wipe off.

Don't allow your children to stand up in the shopping cart, to climb up the side of it, or to run with it through the parking lot. Make sure all small children are securely buckled in at all times. A fall from a cart can cause a serious injury. Never leave your child alone in a cart -- even for a moment. It only takes a moment for a stranger to disappear with your child -- or for your child to fall out.

Additionally, one of our readers (a certified car seat technician) mentioned the dangers of placing infant carriers on the top of the shopping cart (where children sit). Most of the babies she sees are not even buckled in, but she added that even for those who are buckled in, and even for car seats that are supposedly designed to be placed on the cart, it's still a dangerous thing to do. Any small disturbance (going over a bump, hitting a display, getting knocked by another person -- or even some restless activity from the baby) could send the infant carrier crashing to the floor -- with disastrous consequences to the baby.

Thanks

[helen34]

Hi

# Compare Prices Before Buying - Online Shopping Safety Tip
If the price is too low there may be something wrong like it is used or it may be a bait and switch deal.
# Check the Return Policy Before You Order - Online Shopping Safety Tip
When shopping we all hope that we get what we expect but sometimes there are problems that arise with what we ordered. Check the company's return policy before you order online so you will know what to expect before you order. Some companies offer no returns and you may not want to do business with them.
# Consider Calling In The Order - Online Shopping Safety Tip
If you don't feel comfortable entering your credit card information online, then call the company and place your order.
# Print and Keep Information About Your Order- Online Shopping Safety Tip
Print out information on your order when you place it and keep the copies. Also print out other information you may need such as return policies, company information, specific product information and warranty information.

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[kathrin]

Hello
While Christmas shopping it is quite possible that there will be many charities collecting donations throughout busy shopping areas of the city. While Christmas is a season for caring and sharing, there are some people who operate fictitious charities and the only person that benefits from the money is the thief. City Governments will usually issue a license for this type of charity and it is always a good idea to check the license to make sure it is authentic and current.

While retailers throughout the city will place the security of all shopper's high on their list of responsibilities, it is often impossible to keep people secure in areas of the store that are blocked from public view. Christmas shoppers should ask a friend to hold on to their handbags while using restroom facilities, and the friend can do the same when they come out. This also lessens the chance that the handbag is left in a stall where the contents will be susceptible to anyone that enters after them.

During the holiday's, many shopping malls will hire additional security staff. The mall security force may have certain areas where they are prohibited from patrolling. One of these areas is the parking lots where vendors have established their own retail sites. Many retailers will be selling oversized objects that block shoppers from view and increase the chance for robberies.





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[henry47]

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It is more common than most people think for children to be hurt in shopping carts. These injuries can be severe or even deadly. Each year approximately 23000 children are treated in hospital emergency departments for injuries from shopping carts. Most injuries are caused by falls from the cart or by the cart tipping over. Many injuries are to the head and neck.

Shopping carts come in different designs, and some may not be as stable or safe as they look. Before you put your child in a shopping cart, you should think twice about his or her safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers the following suggestions to increase your child’s safety while you shop.

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[sliver47]

Hi

# Be aware of your surroundings. Look for suspicious persons, etc. when you are in any area.
# Remember where you parked your car. While this may sound elementary, many shopping areas are spread out over large areas. Being unable to locate a car can cause you undue confusion and stress that may present you as a better target to a criminal.
# If shopping late in the day or after dark, park in an area that is well lighted. Keep in mind, if you are shopping at a mall, the time the store closes from which you enter the mall, as some stores close earlier than others. This may keep you from having to walk unnecessary distances to you car if you find the store has closed earlier than you expected.
# Shop in pairs at the very least. Take a friend or family member shopping with you. There is something to be said for safety in numbers.
# As you return to your car, make sure to keep your car key in your hand.
# Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for purchases with checks, credit, charge or debit cards. Carry cash and wallets in a front pocket to reduce your chances of having your pocket picked.

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