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Telephone Safety
- Do not give personal information to callers.
- Do not leave personal information on an answering machine.
- If called by a person who says they are with a business, ask the caller for the business telephone number, so that you can return the call. Then, check the number to ensure that it corresponds to the caller's information.
- Report nuisance callers to your telephone company; or if obscene or threatening notify the police department.
- To avoid telephone solicitation to the extent possible, sign up for the "National Do-Not Call List".
- If you do wish to conduct business with a telephone solicitor, ask that they mail you information so you can make a more informed decision. If they refuse or pressure you, hang up.
Valuable Items
- Utilize direct deposit option, if available.
- Do not keep large amounts of cash at home or on your person.
- Conduct a personal property inventory and record an ID number on the items.
- Keep doors and windows locked.
- Close blinds/drapes at night.
- Install and use a peephole.
- Do not open door to strangers.
Individual Safety
- Use a buddy system.
- Do similar functions in a group (shopping, laundry, walking).
- Be aware of your surroundings and avoid secluded areas.
- Have drivers wait until you're inside.
- If apprehensive about any location (parking lot, ATM) for any reason, leave.
- Use drive-up ATMs instead of walk-ups. When possible use them during the day. Protect you PIN.
- Present an alert appearance.
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