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- Avoid ostentatious displays of money or jewelry. These items provide tempting targets for criminals.
- Park your vehicle in a place with easy access; at night, park in a well-lit area.
- Avoid walking in deserted or dark alleyways where it would be difficult for people to hear your cries for help if you were attacked.
- Take note of local police stations and medical facilities near your places of residence and work.
- All valuables should be placed in a bank safe deposit box. Bankbooks and chops (personal seals) should be placed separately.
- Photograph all valuables to help you to identify them in the event of a robbery.
- Refuse to accept a lift from a taxi driver who pulls over to the sidewalk to solicit you for a ride.
- Avoid taxis with missing or illegible license plates.
- Avoid taxis that have other passengers already inside.
- Attempt to immediately get out of a taxi in which the driver appears to be intoxicated or is improperly dressed.
- Sitting directly behind the driver in a taxi will allow you to react quickly if there is a problem. For example, you could grab the steering wheel and create a fake traffic accident, thereby involving others, while getting yourself out of potential danger.
- Take down the registration number and name of the taxi driver. Both should be prominently displayed on the right hand side of the dashboard.
- When taking a taxi, ask a friend to write down the name of the taxi company, and the license plate number.
- Avoid traveling alone. When traveling with a group, avoid leaving the group.
- Carry travelers’ checks and take proper care of belongings; do not expose your valuables, and be careful not to be cheated or robbed.
- Select a hotel in a safe area. Check that the hotel’s rooms, doors and windows are secure.
- Carry a self-defense device when outdoors.
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