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- Keep a low amount of cash and avoid carrying debit/credit cards you don’t need.
- Whenever possible, avoid travelling alone.
- Avoid walking during the night, and if it is a must, try to be accompanied by someone.
- Avoid wearing expensive jewellery while walking in the street.
- Whilst using public transport, try to sit close to the exit.
- Put wallets and purses out of sight and hold bags close to you.
- Whilst traveling by car, always lock the doors.
- Avoid use of alcohol as it is frequently a factor in sexual assaults.
- Meet new people in public places.
- In case of immediate danger, shout “fire,” not “help” or “rape” to attract a crowd and surprise the attacker.
- Change all locks when you move into a new house and when you lose the keys.
- All doors and windows should be locked at all times during day and night.
- Fit a door viewer to be able to know who you are opening the door for.
- Ask for specific details before opening the door to strangers.
- Fit a door chain/limiter.
- Fit 3 locking points locks at the door with special locks fitted to the top and bottom.
- Never leave windows or door keys in their locks.
- Fit sensor lighting in front of your door.
- Install an alarm and CCTV camera.
- Fit double glazing windows.
- Number your house clearly so that civil protection will find your house quickly in case immediate help is necessary.
- Never disclose passwords.
- Change passwords every now and then.
- Delete the history of the computer through the web browsers 'settings', if you do not want anyone to know you accessed this website.
- Log out of every account that you use.
- Always delete history after using a public computer.
- Install trustworthy protection software.
- Ask a professional to inspect your computer to check for spyware and viruses.
- Protect wireless internet.
- Never post anything online that can shame you or others.
- Remember that any posted information is then public information.
- Record and report any cyber stalking.
- Monitor children while browsing the internet.