As Christmas approaches, many people plan to go out and enjoy the holiday atmosphere during this season. However, criminal activities often increase with the arrival of the end of the year. In recent years, especially the methods of criminals such as motorcycle gangs have become more covert, and cases of robbing mobile phones or wallets are common, especially in popular tourist attractions in cities. In order to ensure the safety of you and your family, we remind parents and children to pay attention to the safety of their belongings when going out.
Drive-by robbery, so fast that you can't react
Recently, a friend was robbed by a motorcycle gang while out and about. His phone was snatched from his back in an instant. The victim didn't even have time to react, and couldn't catch up even if he ran after them.
This kind of post-incident psychological trauma is quite serious. My friend burst into tears afterwards, saying that he had never thought that such a thing would happen in his daily life.
According to British police data, a cell phone theft occurs every 6 minutes in London. During the Christmas season, criminals are more focused, and the number of cases of taking advantage of crowded crowds and festive atmosphere to commit crimes is increasing. (In other words, it's the end of the year, and thieves are also rushing to make sales!)
As parents, we should not only ensure the safety of our children, but also pay attention to our own safety and the protection of our property. This is an important responsibility to ensure a smooth family trip.
How to effectively protect your belongings when traveling?
1. Safe storage of valuables
When traveling, it is recommended to keep valuables such as mobile phones and wallets properly and avoid exposure as much as possible. Special precautions should be taken in crowded places such as urban areas, amusement parks or subway stations. It is recommended to use a close-fitting bag or put the items in the inner pocket of clothing and ensure that they are accessible at any time to improve safety.
2. Communicate safety awareness with children
Children may be distracted by excitement when playing. Parents must spread safety awareness to their children and tell them to protect their belongings when going out and not to easily expose valuables such as mobile phones in open pockets.
3. Plan an emergency plan
When going out for fun, it is recommended to plan possible safety emergency plans in advance. If your property is stolen, you should handle it calmly and don't panic.
How to effectively remedy a stolen cell phone?
If you are unfortunate enough to have your property stolen, please stay calm and take the following steps:
1. Lock your bank account immediately
Especially for international students who use Visa or Master cards issued by domestic banks, you should contact the bank immediately to report the theft of your bank card and apply for a report of loss to prevent your funds from being misappropriated.
You should also inform the bank immediately if you have a local bank card in the UK to ensure the security of your account.
2. Deactivate the stolen SIM card in time
If your phone is stolen, don't worry about whether you need to change your phone card. You can directly contact the operator to deactivate the stolen SIM card and apply for a new one.
Since the UK mailing speed is slow, it is recommended to buy a temporary prepaid SIM card and order a data package to ensure smooth communication.
3. Report to the police to prevent future risks
Call the police by calling the UK police emergency number 999. Although the police may not be able to help you recover the stolen items, leaving a case record can provide support for future insurance claims or other procedures.
Usually, the reporting process is fast and only basic information is required.
Beware of mobile phone positioning failure or delay
Although many people rely on mobile phone positioning to try to recover stolen phones, according to actual experience, this positioning is usually delayed, especially after the phone is moved or operated.
The positioning system cannot update in real time and may sometimes show a large deviation in the location of the phone.
Data reminder: The probability of mobile phone theft increases during Christmas
According to British police statistics, the crime rate during the Christmas season increased by about 15% year-on-year, among which mobile phone theft cases accounted for the highest proportion. Especially during the peak tourist season, most victims are tourists or shoppers, so parents and children need to raise their safety awareness.
In addition, according to a survey by a security research institute, in mobile phone theft cases in major cities such as London, motorcycle gangs and street robberies are the main means of crime, which also shows that protecting personal property safety is imminent.
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