PERSONAL SECURITY ADVICE

Street robbery though uncommon is increasing as are violent assaults. Pick-pockets are active in crowded areas and the use of the date rape drug is now common, this drug induces a drunken like stupor and as a result women are sexually assaulted and men are robbed, with no memory of the events. I feel sure there will be an increase in bag snatches in the near future.

THEFT IN CYPRUS

GENTLEMEN – Keep you wallet out of view as much as possible, do not flash cash, do not have your ATM PIN number written down, never part with your credit card, watch out for your mobile phone.

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LADIES – Likewise and also keep your handbag close to you, When carrying shoulder bags you should have the opening side next to your body and wear it diagonally over your shoulder.

Whilst it is illegal to use weapons such as mace spray, a personal attack alarm will probably frighten off an attacker.

ATM MACHINES – When using the machine hold one hand over the keys when keying in the PIN so that nobody can see what you have keyed in. Remember thieves have the ability to place false fronts on ATM`s giving them access to you PIN . Also whilst at the ATM you are a potential target for a robbery

IDENTITY THEFT  is increasing, theft of credit cards, cheque books, passports, driving documents, birth and marriage certificates allows thieves to establish a false ID using your name and committing theft in your name. SO BEWARE. Keep these documents in a safe place.

MOBILE PHONE THEFT IN CYPRUS

MOBILE PHONE theft has also started to take off, do not leave you mobile laying about in bars etc. YOU WILL LOSE IT !!! j

PERSONAL POSSESSIONS - when visiting areas that you are not familiar with be careful, you are a prime target for the villain, expensive watches, jewellery, mobiles, cameras, cam-corders, cash.

ID documents will be what they want so be careful, this of course still applies when you return on visit to the UK !!