Christmas Shopping

Christmas Shopping season is fast approaching, the malls seem to be more crowded than normal, even on weekdays (and our neighbours to the south will be kicking off the season with Black Friday).
Crowded Malls
Here are some tips to help you stay safe and to prevent you becoming a victim of crime this Christmas season:

  • If you use cash, obtain your cash from recognized financial institutions and avoid stand alone bank machines (which can be targets of various skimming devices).  Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
  • Know how to recognize legal tender (Canadian and American bills have various counterfeiting prevention features).
  • Keep your wallets and purses safely secured at all times.
  • When using credit and debit cards, always protect you PIN and shield entry (from prying eyes and/or surveillance devices).
  • Do not carry large amounts of gifts.  Secure them in your vehicles trunk and place in your home as soon as possible.  Keep them out of plain sight.
  • Park your vehicle in a well lit area.  Always lock your doors.
  • Above all, be aware and trust your instincts.  Report suspicious people, activity or behaviour to mall security, store owners or workers or the police.

In most cases, crime is preventable, be safe and have a Happy and Safe Christmas Shopping season.

Chris Smith CSSBB
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20 Comments on Safe Christmas Shopping tips

NOV
23
2011
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Hi Chris,

Great post and tips!  Wish you and your family happy holidays!
8:21am • #1
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Hello Chris --- a good list and a very timely reminder.  It might be good to travel in pairs too....safety in numbers.   
8:35am • #2
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Thank You Lori, Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving and if you go shopping Black Friday, shop safe.
8:44am • #3
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Michael, thank you for the added tip. Happy Thanksgiving.
8:45am • #4
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Good Morning Chris, thank you for the holiday shopping tips.  I hope you and your family have a wonderful thanksgiving.
9:06am • #5
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Great list of tips! Mall security will often accompany you to your car if you feel uncomfortable, people just have to ask!

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
9:23am • #6
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Chris you couldn't have posted this at a better time! Sometimes with the gift shopping cruising through our brains we get a little sloppy with our normal cautious behaviour.  Just last week a co-worker found a lady going through his car for loose change because they had neglected to lock the doors when leaving!
9:49am • #7
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Captain Wayne, hope you and yours have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving
3:23pm • #8
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Gina, I am a strong proponent of listening to that voice inside of you... If you feel uncomfortable, be careful, ask for help
3:42pm • #9
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Al and Peggy, most of my posts are common knowledge that we sometimes need to be reminded of...
3:43pm • #10
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Good evening, Chris. All very good points. I always keep my wallet in my front pocket. Hard to pick...
6:22pm • #11
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 Chris: These are some very good safety tips for folks shopping.  Now we have to worry about someone being able to get your credit card information when your card is being swiped or in your wallet. I think cash is the way to go.
7:20pm • #12
NOV
24
2011
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Excellent tips!  Most are common sense, but that seems to be lacking today.  Thanks for the reminders.

 
9:26am • #13
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Great advice - thanks for the timely reminders!
9:31am • #14
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Very good and timely tips. Worthy of several reblogs and you will get one from me on this!
9:37am • #15
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Chris:  These are excellent tips and a good reminder that we need to keep alert as we shop during the holiday season.

 
9:59am • #16
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Hi Chris....Great Advice and a timely post for us all as we approach the Christmas Shopping Season.

Merry Christmas-Fred Carver

 
11:54am • #17
NOV
25
2011
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Good morning Chris;  I'm like Michael comment #11, wallet in front pocket.  Worked for me all my life.  As for shopping?  My wife takes care of that.
7:39am • #18
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Chris, it's really too bad that we need to keep a list of these precautions, but great idea to post them.
4:36pm • #19
NOV
28
2011
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These are great tips to prevent becoming a victim Chris! I like a fanny pack for that reason...money is close and accessible and stored close to the body.
5:37pm • #20


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