- Always walk in well-lit public areas that are not secluded.
- Avoid using stairs in remote sections of a building.
- Avoid working alone in your building especially after dark.
- When working late, move your car to a parking space close to the exit door before it gets dark.
- Mobile phones can be explosive, avoid using them near gas pumps.
- Have your car keys ready and in hand before returning to your vehicle.
- Practice being aware in your surroundings . . . even when you are in a group.
- Don’t ignore any unusual or suspicious activity.
- The Internal Revenue Service will never contact you by email. Beware of email and phone scams.
- Carefully shred all unwanted credit solicitations received via U. S. mail.