Crime Prevention Advice for Seniors

Senior citizens are trusting and concerned for loved ones. They have been targets of confidence tricksters, thieves, robbers, and home repair men over the years. It is necessary for them to be aware of crimes and how to minimize the risk of being victims:

Here are 9 "Crime Prevention tips for Seniors"

  1. TIP #1
    Do not open door to strangers

  2. TIP #2
    Do not wear expensive jewellery or carry large amounts of cash when going out.

  3. TIP #3
    Do not walk alone through dark or lonely shortcuts.

  4. TIP #4
    Beware of the stranger who offers quick get-rich schemes.

  5. TIP #5
    Beware of strangers who offer magical talismans or objects to cure illness.

  6. TIP #6
    Beware of strangers who claim to be relatives and friends of your children.

  7. TIP #7
    Do not hand over money to strangers.

  8. TIP #8
         Do not let any strangers into your house to use the phone.

  9. TIP #9
    Do not open the door at night for anyone you do not know.

Minimize your risk, be aware!

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