How to avoid robberies, kidnapping etc.

Not all of us have been in the situation of kidnapping or robberies.  But at times our brains just flip and we forget to use our common sense. Every year, more then 200,000 people are kidnapped (in the US).  But there are some ways to avoid this, and its better to be prepared.


*The elbow is the hardest part of the body. If you are close enough, use it!

*If a robber ask you for your wallet or purse, throw it away from you and run in the other direction. It is most likely that the predator is more interested in your wallet. (Bonus point: If you throw a FAKE purse away from you.)

*If you are ever thrown in the back of a car, kick out the back lights and wave like crazy!

*Most people have a tendency to get in their car and look at their phone, checkbook etc. Don't do this! As soon as you get into your car, lock the doors and DRIVE.

*If someone is in your car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE! Instead drive straight into something (your airbag will save you) and jump out of the car and run away.

*If a big van has parked next to your car, get in on the passengers seat, lock the doors and drive.

*Look at the cars on the passengers seat and drivers seat. If there is a male sitting in either one of them, walk back to the store and ask a guard to walk back with you (better safe then sorry).

*Take the elevator instead of the stairs. Dark stairs+ night= perfect crime spot

*If a predator has a gun but you are not under his control run away in a zig zag direction. You will only get hit 4 in 100 times and it is most likely not to be a vital organ.

*If someone ask for your help, ask someone to go with you. It may be a trick! Especially if they are asking for help back to their car, house etc.

*If you hear a baby crying outside your door at night do not open the door.  I repeat DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR and CALL THE POLICE! Many reports have confirmed that this is recording used to trick people.

*If you wake up in the middle of the night and hear your water tap on DO NOT GO AND INVESTIGATE! Call the police and wait inside your house.

I hope these tips will help you. Please pass this on to whoever you know.  The world can be a dangerous place you just have to remember to use your common sense!

Article by: Amanda