As we approach Thanksgiving Day and the beginning of the shopping season we have put together a list of security and safety tips targeted at Travel, and Shopping.
- 13 million people travel away from their homes over Thanksgiving weekend. Some pre-travel tips before you leave your home.
- Reframe from posting plans on social media which could alert people that your house is empty
- Have mail stopped or picked up by a friend.
- Utilize light timers so houses don’t remain dark and appear empty.
- Check all fire alarms and carbon monoxide monitors to insure they are working properly.
- Investigate road side service companies such as www.AAA.com as a precautionary measure.
- Over $10 billion will be spent both online and in retail stores over the Thanksgiving weekend – some tips for your smart shopping.
- Shop at sites that have a trusted brand and reputation.
- When checking out make sure the website address has the padlock symbol and the address starts with the letters https: This means the website checkout is secure. Check out an example here.
- As mall parking lot’s fill up and people park father away to a mall be weary of dark, unsettling parking lots. If you don’t feel safe contact a mall security officer and they will escort you to your car.
- Do your homework on stores / sales / times, etc. The more information you know the better prepared you will be for the battle of holiday shopping.
- Follow your favorite brands on Social media via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Many stores are rewarding their social media followers with offers for their eyes only.
