Safety tips for shopping during the holiday season

(KFVS) - 'Tis the season to shop and celebrate the holidays with your family.

Don’t let a theft ruin your plans.

The Missouri Insurance Information Service offered the following advice:

• Park your car in a brightly-lit, well-traveled area. Be sure to lock your car and take the keys with you
• Place your purchases in the trunk or at least out of sight
• Avoid shopping along. People in pairs or groups are less likely to be attacked than individuals traveling alone
• Take only the money you’ll need if you’re paying for purchases with cash
• If you’re paying with a charge card, make sure it is returned to you by the clerk
• Get your car keys ready before you walk to the parking area. Juggling packages while you look for your keys may make you a target for a thief

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