How to Become a Safer Senior Citizen

No matter what your age, you can be on guard against crime. These guidelines follow the recommendations of the National Crime Prevention Council and the Maryland Community Crime Prevention Institute.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Caller ID Phone
• Home Alarm Systems
• Money Clips
• Fanny Packs

1. Travel with friends or family, not alone.
2. Keep your purse close to your body, and your wallet inside your coat or a front pocket in your pants.
3. Avoid carrying excess cash or credit cards.
4. Sit near the driver or the exit if using public transportation.
5. Keep your doors and windows closed and locked.
6. Consider investing in a home alarm system for burglary, fire and medical emergencies.
7. Be careful around delivery or service people who appear at your door. Before letting them in, ask for photo identification or call the company.
8. Be alert to con artists at your door, over your phone, in the mail or on your computer. Avoid divulging personal information or agreeing to anything that sounds too good to be true.
9. Call the National Consumers League Fraud Information Center at [phone] if approached with a suspicious offer.