Crime Prevention Tips
Be careful how you list names on your cell phone
"One lady we know has changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile phone after her handbag was stolen; it contained her mobile, credit card, purse...etc. Twenty minutes later, when she called her husband from a pay phone to tell him what had happened, he said "I've just received your text asking about our Pin number and I've replied a little while ago." When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was already withdrawn. The thief had actually used the stolen phone to text "Hubby" in the contact list and got hold of the pin number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from the bank account. Moral of the lesson: Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list. Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, Sweetheart, Dad, Mom etc........ And, very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked thru texts, CONFIRM by calling back. Also, when you're being texted by friends or family to meet them somewhere, be sure to call back to confirm that the message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet "family and friends" who text you. Take care out there" courtesy CIC web.
Tips on handling violent crime
STATEMENT BY COMMUNITY SAFETY MEC on 15 May 2008
SAPS "AGAINST CRIME TOGETHER" (ACT) BOOKLET
As part of SAPS Against Crime Together (ACT) Initiative to assist in the prevention of crime throughout South Africa a very comprehensive 39 page booklet has been released. As per the INTRODUCTION to the booklet :- The South African Police Service is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for all people in South Africa. However, this can only be achieved if individuals and communities cooperate with the police by volunteering information on criminals and their activities, and by persons taking reasonable steps to ensure their personal safety. In partnership the police and the community can ACT, Against Crime Together , to prevent crime. This booklet aims to provide practical hints that will help enhance your personal safety, to inform you of basic police procedure when you report specific crimes and to provide useful contact numbers that you may need in a time of crisis. You can download a copy of this booklet by clicking on here: SAPS Act Against Crime Booklet
With kind permission of BKM Watch
Checklist of items to do when you go on holiday
- Cancel newspaper deliveries
- Let your neighbors know you will be away. Leave a set of keys with someone, so in case of emergency they can get in. (For example if your alarm keeps going off falsely, someone should be able to get it to turn it off and get it repaired)