Charnel Hattingh of the Fidelity Services Group offers basic safety tips to women:. Be aware – often, criminals and perpetrators are looking for someone they perceive as being distracted.. Trust your sixth sense – whatever name you use for it, women tend to have an ability to detect whether something is out of place. . Tell a friend where you are going – share your schedule with a trusted neighbour or friend. . Speak to your security provider – most security companies offer some form of mobile panic alarm button.
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