{"id":3323,"date":"2014-12-01T02:18:47","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T02:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/?p=3323"},"modified":"2014-12-18T02:20:08","modified_gmt":"2014-12-18T02:20:08","slug":"safety-tips-for-holiday-shopping-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/2014\/12\/01\/safety-tips-for-holiday-shopping-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Tips for Holiday Shopping"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>It is easy to get distracted at this time of year and when you are distracted you are at a greater risk for holiday crime.\u00a0 Here are some tips that are always a good idea, but especially important to remember at this time of year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2208 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2011\/12\/holiday-shopping-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"holiday shopping\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2011\/12\/holiday-shopping-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2011\/12\/holiday-shopping.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always pay attention to your surroundings.\u00a0 Avoid distractions like using cell phone or listening to your iPod when you are coming and going from stores.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.\u00a0 Take just the amount you need or use debit or credit cards.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your money in a front pocket.\u00a0 Pay close attention to your wallet when you are in crowded places like buses, metro and elevators.<\/li>\n<li>Be careful not to lay your purse or bags down on the floor or out of your sight at the mall.<\/li>\n<li>Save your most expensive purchases for the end of your shopping when you will be going straight to the car.<\/li>\n<li>Whenever possible, shop during daylight hours and if you must shop after dark, go with a friend.<\/li>\n<li>If you are not driving yourself to go shopping, use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wmata.com\/rider_tools\/tripplanner\">Metro Trip Planner<\/a> before going out, to minimize time waiting at the bus stop or metro station.\u00a0 Never accept a ride from a stranger.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of strangers approaching you for any reason. Criminals will use different methods to distract you and steal your belongings.<\/li>\n<li>Look around the parking area when you are leaving.<\/li>\n<li>Do not approach your car alone if there are suspicious people in the area.\u00a0 You can go back into the store and ask security to walk out with you or wait for a family or other group of people to walk out at the same time with you.<\/li>\n<li>Trust your instincts, if something seems suspicious or unsafe, you are probably right.\u00a0 Following the saying, \u201cBetter Safe Than Sorry.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is easy to get distracted at this time of year and when you are distracted you are at a greater risk for holiday crime.\u00a0 Here are some tips that are always a good idea, but especially important to remember at this time of year. 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