- Lock all car doors and keep packages out of sight(in trunk preferably) if you are out shopping.
- Always have someone pick up your newspaper if you are out of town and return move your trash cans from the curb.
- Keep areas well lit at night and call 911 if you see any suspicious vehicles or activity.
- Close garage doors any time you leave your residence no matter length of stay.
- When in shopping centers always park near other vehicles and in well lit areas.
- Be aware of your surroundings when walking to and from your car and have some type of alarm device available if needed.
- Be aware of cars and individuals in the neighborhood
- When in doubt… CALL 911
Tips for Holiday Online Shopping (Raleigh Police Department)
Download Tips Sheets with additional information
Shop at websites you trust
- Check out the business
- Beware rock-bottom prices
- Avoid public Wi-Fi
- Use a VPN
- Create strong passwords
- Check out website security
- Watch out for email scams
- Don’t give out too much information
- Pay with a credit card
- Check your statements
- Mind the details
- Take action if you don’t get your goods
- Report the company
