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Money and Safety. Cash. Most Americans do not carry large amounts of cash or keep large amounts of cash in their bedrooms or apartments. Generally, Americans keep money in the bank, use credit cards and debit cards, or (less frequently) write checks.
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Cash • Most Americans do not carry large amounts of cash or keep large amounts of cash in their bedrooms or apartments. • Generally, Americans keep money in the bank, use credit cards and debit cards, or (less frequently) write checks. • Cash is not replaceable and not insured. If it’s lost or stolen, it is gone and there is nothing you can do.
We recommend that you… • Open a bank account as soon as possible and keep the majority of your money in it. • Have family members transfer money to your bank account. • Use credit and debit cards rather than carrying large amounts of cash. • Use traveler’s checks if you cannot get a bank account. (Some places will not accept traveler’s checks). • Do not carry much cash!!
Safety at Home • Keep your doors locked when you are at home. • List only your last name and first initial on your mailbox • Never be alone in the laundry room or other common area in an apartment complex
Using Craigslist or other Classifieds to buy/sell items • Insist on a public meeting place like a cafe • Do not give your address or home phone number to strangers • Do not meet in a secluded place, or invite strangers into your home • Do not meet early in the morning or late at night • Be especially careful when buying/selling high value items • Tell friends or family members where you're going, what you’re doing, and when you expect to be back. • Take your cell phone with you • Have friends accompany you for the meeting • If you see something suspicious, leave immediately • Trust your instincts
Safety at Home • Call 911 to report all suspicious activities (and for emergencies). • Know your neighbors. Get their phone numbers. • Plan an escape route from your home in case of emergency (fire, earthquake, break-in).
Answering the Door • Do not answer the door unless you know who is there. • Do not answer the door for a delivery person unless you are expecting a delivery. • You can ask solicitors to show you a permit from SDPD (or post a “no soliciting” sign on your door). • Never let a stranger into your home.
Answering the Door • If you feel uncomfortable about anyone who knocks on your door, call 911. • http://www.spike.com/video-clips/gytf2i/land-shark
Answering the Phone • Never admit to a stranger that you are home alone. • Never give any personal information (Name, Telephone Number, Address, SSN). • Never give credit card or bank details over the phone.
Returning Home • Leave lights on (both inside and outside the home) if you know you will be returning after dark. • Have the person driving you home wait until you are inside before they drive away. • Have your key in hand so that you can open the door immediately. • Don’t go in if you suspect that someone has broken in to your home. Go to a neighbor’s or friend’s home and call the police.
At The ATM • Stand 3 – 4 feet away from the person who is at the machine. • Don’t let people stand near or right behind you when you are at the machine. • DO NOT COUNT YOUR MONEY AT THE MACHINE!!
Be Aware At All Times • Watch for pickpockets – people may put their hand in your pocket or purse and steal your wallet or money, especially in crowded areas. • Don’t put your belongings where you cannot see them.
Safety in Mexico(from gocalifornia.about.com) • Many people like to visit Tijuana which is located at the border of Mexico and the United States • It can be a interesting cultural experience, but Tijuana in recent years has not been very safe • Here are some tips to stay safe in Mexico:
Safety in Mexico(from gocalifornia.about.com) • Take cash: US Dollars are fine. Use ATMs only for emergencies • Bring documentation: Citizens of other countries need valid passports and a valid I-94, multi-entry visa or visa waiver. • Time your trip: It can take over three hours to get back into the U. S. from Tijuana on Saturday evening. Leave by mid-afternoon, or go on a less-busy day. • Beggars: There are many in Tijuana, some children. Giving them money won't help the problem. Instead, you can contribute to a charity that helps needy people instead. • Beware of young girls selling flowers: Pickpockets may try to distract you by trying to sell you something while at the same time lifting your wallet. • Say no. Tijuana shopkeepers want your attention, and they all have a way of getting it. • Wear comfortable walking shoes. Walking is the best way to see Tijuana. • Leave expensive jewelry at home. • Take a Map.
Link to SDSU’s Police Department • http://www.dps.sdsu.edu/personalsafe.htm#walking • (More information about public safety, including statistics and references)
Useful Websites • http://mapping.arjis.org/CrimeMAPS/ - This website allows users to enter their address and see a map of crimes that have occurred in the surrounding area. • http://apps.sandiego.gov/ewatch/index.jsp - This website allows users to sign up for a neighborhood e-watch. Users will receive e-mail reports of crime in their area. • http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/ - Users enter their address and find out if registered sex offenders live in their area.