Lots of people still carry cash on them every day, but this can cause them to become targets for criminals.

Those who prefer this method of payment or need to carry money for some specific reason should follow these tips to safeguard themselves from opportunistic thieves / robbers:

• Carry as little cash as possible.
• Consider the convenience of paying your accounts electronically (consult your bank to find out about other available options).
• Consider making use of cell-phone banking, Internet transfers or using ATMs to do your banking.
• Never make your bank visits ‘public knowledge’, even to people close to you.
• Do not openly display the money you are depositing while standing in the bank queue.

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