Safety Tips for Seniors
Statistics show that the older you get, the less likely you are to be a victim of crime. But it still makes sense to take precautions, especially against fraud and con games, which are the greatest crime threats for seniors. Safety Begins at Home
- Install and use good locks on doors and windows.
- Don't hide keys under the doormat, in the mailbox or in a planter. Leave an extra set with a neighbour.
- When service or delivery people come to your door, ask for ID, and check with their company if you're still not sure.
- Make sure the street number on your house is large, well-lighted and unobstructed so emergency personnel can find your home quickly.
- If you decide to install an alarm system, consider one that is monitored for burglary, fire and medical emergencies.
Stay Safe When You Go Out
- Go out with family or friends rather than by yourself.
- Hold your bag close or keep your wallet in an inside front pocket.
- Don't carry large amounts of cash or unneeded credit cards.
- Keep car doors locked, be watchful in parking lots and garages, and try to park in well-lit spots near entrances.
- Sit near the driver or the exit when riding on a bus or train.
- If a person or situation makes you nervous, get away.
- Don't Fall for Con Artists' Tricks.
- If it sounds too good to be true — free holiday, miracle cure, sure-fire investment — avoid it.
- It is illegal for telemarketers to ask for credit card, phone card or bank account numbers to verify prizes, so if anyone asks, don't give it to them.
- If someone tries to rush you into signing an insurance policy, sales contract or anything else, be suspicious. Read it carefully and have a trusted friend check it, too.
- Some con artists pose as representatives of companies or government agencies that, for a fee, recover money lost to fraudulent telemarketers. Don't fall for this trick.
- When in doubt, check it out by calling the or your local consumer protection association.
Things You Can Do in Your Community
- Report any crimes or suspicious activities to police.
- Join a Neighbourhood Watch programme to help protect your community.
- Get involved in activities that can make your community a better place, like mentoring children, serving as a volunteer aide for the police or fire department, or escorting disabled persons.
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