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Holiday Safety Tips for Shoppers
1. Always lock all items, parcels, etc. in your vehicle trunk when you are out shopping and running errands.
2. Take your garage door opener with you when you exit your vehicle! Please consider taking your vehicle registration with you too. If your vehicle gets broken into to, at least your personal information and a method to enter your home will be safe with you!
3. Have your keys ready when approaching your vehicle and only carry what is manageable; ask the business or check-out person for assistance to your vehicle if you feel you may need some help.
4. Be aware of your surroundings; quickly scan the parking lot before exiting your vehicle. Trust your instincts. You can always return to a location at another time or bring a friend or escort with you if it just doesn’t feel right to you.
5. Never leave a purse in the grocery cart/basket; try not to carry a purse at all – just what you need for your errand (debit/credit card, ID, cash, keys).
6. If approached by a panhandler, do not give them cash or substitutes such as food, etc. Alert the proprietor or manager of the property that they have a panhandler on premises. Do not hesitate to call 242-COPS.
Scams and Consumer Advisories - listing of reported scams or frauds on file with the NM Attorney General's Office
NM Sex Offenders - listing of registered sex offenders throughout the city
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