11 safety tips: Stay alert and protect your money
Wear your handbag across your chest and keep it zipped.
1. Do not ask for help from strangers at ATMs.
2. Always cover your PIN, even if you are alone at the ATM.
3. Be cautious of messages claiming you’ve won a competition you never entered – never share personal information.
4. Carry as little cash as possible; use cellphone or internet banking instead.
5. Do not display money in public.
6. Keep your handbag and wallet safe.
7. Wear your handbag across your chest and keep it zipped.
8. Never leave your handbag unattended in a shopping trolley.
9. Arrange for stokvel savings to be deposited directly into your bank account rather than keeping large amounts of cash at home or on you.
10. Keep the date and amount of your stokvel withdrawal confidential.
11. If you must make a cash withdrawal, have someone reliable accompany you.
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