Home security
Use strong door and window locks, adequate lighting, and trusted neighbors. Avoid public posts about being away from home.
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Safety Tips
Simple, realistic steps that can help reduce everyday risks at home, in public, and online.
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Online accounts
Use unique passwords, a password manager, and multifactor authentication. Watch for unusual sign-in alerts.
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Stay aware of your surroundings, choose well-lit routes when possible, and seek help from local authorities when threatened.
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Discuss impersonation calls and financial scams with family. Never rush to send funds because of urgent pressure.
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Keep emergency contacts accessible and make a plan for how loved ones can reach one another in an emergency.
Plan ahead →Identity protection
Monitor accounts for unexpected activity and report suspected identity theft through official channels.
Visit IdentityTheft.gov →Emergency vs. non-emergency
Call 911 for immediate threats or life-threatening situations in the United States. For suspicious activity without an immediate danger, find the proper local non-emergency number. Never attempt to confront someone you believe is dangerous.