- Don’t leave
- Lock up the house, check all water outlets and electric sockets
- Test your burglar alarm and service it if necessary
- Cancel milk and paper delivery and ask your neighbor to keep an eye in your home
- Confirm any provisions made for your pets whilst you are away
- Check your insurance and medical cover and leave contact details where necessary
- Confirm your holiday bookings in advance
- Leave a key with a trusted neighbor in case of any emergency
- Ask your police department if they have a check program
- Make a record of your passport, credit card, and travelers’ check numbers as well as train/plan/bus ticket numbers
- Caryyour purse close to your body.
- Don’t leave luggage unattended and avoid using full names and address in you baggage tags
- Avoid displaying large amounts of cash
- Do not draw attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery
