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Personal Safety Some helpful tips to keep yourself secure: Never leave bags or other valuables unattended in public placesBe discreet with belongings; don’t leave purses, wallets or other valuable items on show which could attract the thiefBe aware of surroundings and the behaviour of othersOnly carry cash requiredKeep personal bags close and closedAvoid dark and deserted streets at night - Routes which are covered by public CCTV cameras are bestInvest in personal safety alarmBe vigilant when using personal electronic devices in public, mobiles, tablets, iPodsPre-book taxis from reputable licenced companiesDrinks should not be left unattendedIf cash machines are to be used, daytime is bestValuables, such as wallets/purses, mobile phones, cash, cards and keys should not be kept together on the person. They should be spread throughout pockets in clothingMobile phone IMEI numbers and serial numbers of other valuables can be registered for FREE at www.immobilise.com Mobile Phones Phone Security Ensure you keep a record of your IMEI – (*#06#) you will need this if your phone is lost or stolen. Ensure you keep a record of your IMEI – (*#06#) you will need this if your phone is lost or stolen.Register your phone for free on the Immobilise website. (www.immobilise.com) This helps Police to identify you as the owner and return your handset if lost or stolen.Use security or PIN locks to protect your data and prevent the phone being used if stolen. Try to ensure these are not easily guessed, such as 1234, or your birthday.When not in use, never leave your phone unattended in a public place or vehicle.Take particular care of your phone at bars, cafes, coffee-shops, restaurants and music venues - thieves target these venues.If using your phone in public, stay alert and be aware of what's going on around you.Never reply to spam messages you may receive over SMS or Bluetooth, even to text 'STOP'.Consider installing a tracker application on your smartphone, it could help trace your device if stolen. If you are unsure which 'app' to install, seek advice from the manufacturer of your smartphone. If your device is stolen, act quickly - inform the Police and tell them you have a tracker app installed.If your device is stolen, act quickly - inform the Police and tell them you have a tracker app installed.Personal Data Back up your phone's data, for example your contact list, photographs.Don't keep personal information such as bank details, home address or other data on your phone that can be used by criminals to commit identity fraud.Be careful when charging your phone on someone else's computer or at a charge point. A lot of phones combine a data connection with the charger so you could end up having your data stolen without realising it.Internet Usage Don't be lured into clicking on an unknown link to a web page - your phone could be infected with a virus.Don't connect to unsecured Wi-Fi networks, for example in a coffee shop or train station, unless you really have to look something up that doesn't require you to enter personal details or passwords.Quick Response (QR) codes can be scanned by your smartphone to give you access to product information or promotions online. Don't scan any that look like they have been tampered with or stuck on over the top of packaging code that can leave your phone open to security attacks. |
