Safety Tips for Holiday Shopping

Many criminals - purse snatchers, muggers, and even worse types of bad guys - like the holiday shopping season because there are so many potential victims at malls, shopping centers and discount-department stores. Many shoppers are out by themselves, sometimes late at night. Most victims have money to spend - and some have lots of it on hand in their purses or wallets. And when there's a large crowd, it's easier to become distracted, which is exactly what criminals want.