Special offer

Safe Christmas Shopping tips

Reblogger
Real Estate Sales Representative with RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage

Here in Canada the Christmas shopping season is upon us and with U.S. Black Friday shopping frenzy tomorrow, we thought Chris Smith's post on shopping safety to be very timely.

Please leave your comments for Chris, he deserves the credit.

Stay safe everyone! 

Al and Peggy

Original content by Chris Smith RECO Reg# 4325734

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
          Sales Representative

Interested in Buying or Selling Real Estate?

  ph: 1.866.936.3500

Re/Max
Chay Realty Inc.,
Brokerage

Comments (5)

Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

These are great tips.  I would also like to add, have your keys out before you walk out into the parking lot and stay off the cell phone until you get into your car.  Be aware of your surroundings.

Nov 24, 2011 01:22 AM
Malinda Montgomery RSPS AHWD TMS-Realtor
Gaffs Realty - Port Orange, FL

Good post and glad you reposted it. With all the hustle of the season we all need to be reminded of of these. Happy Thanksgiving! 

Nov 24, 2011 01:23 AM
Paul Campbell Realtor Lexington
Rector Hayden, Lexington, Ky - Lexington, KY
Kentucky Homes for Sale

I am NOT a grinch but I really enjoy shopping after the crowds have gone or sitting on my computer.  The frenzy for the "best buys" just is not my cup of tea.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2011 01:41 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Good re-blog choice Al/Peggy.  With the holidays upon us, we need to be more aware of our surroundings and those we deal with.

Nov 24, 2011 01:57 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Happy Thanksgiving All!! 

Nov 24, 2011 09:24 AM