Personal property

Check out our important safety tips for students related to personal property, including phones, bags, and wallets.

Theft is often committed by opportunists who take advantage of the unaware and uninformed.
It’s important to protect your personal property at all times.
Try and wear your bag so that the strap is across your body, with the opening closest to your body. If you have a purse/wallet in your pocket be mindful of how easily accessible it is.
Pick-pocket thefts are on the rise, especially in shops, therefore keep small accessible items safe from thieves
Keep your bag in sight at all times, preferably on your person if you can.
Try not to advertise your most valuable possessions, for instance, putting your bag or purse on a table or chair unattended, this is extremely attractive to would be thieves.
It doesn’t take much to lose your bag or purse with all your cash, bank cards and ID, leaving you vulnerable to identity theft.
If your bag or purse is stolen, make sure you cancel bank cards as soon as possible.
Take a good look at the contents of your bag/wallet/purse. For example, you may not need to take all of your credit/debit cards with you every time you go out.
If you are threatened in any way to hand over your property be mindful if it is replaceable – you aren’t.
When walking on the pavement, walk towards oncoming traffic making it more difficult for thieves on wheels to pull up next to you.
Keep at least one hand free to use to defend yourself‌ if necessary.

Who to call when you feel unsafe

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