E-Watch - 2017-11-26

View neighbourhood reports for Residential Break and Enters and Stolen Vehicles. Visit CrimeStat to view Crime Statistics in Winnipeg. The CrimeStat website is an online resource that provides timely statistical information relating to crime in Winnipeg. Crime Prevention Tip Shopping Safety and Crime Prevention • If you shop at several stores in one day, lock your purchased packages in the trunk of your car. • Never overload yourself with packages. You make yourself an easy target for a criminal to grab from you and get away. • If you must shop after dark always have a friend or relative with you. • Always park in well-lit areas and as close as possible to the entrance of the store. Be particularly aware of persons loitering in the parking lot, especially if they are near your car. • Always lock your car and make sure all of the windows are closed. • Carry only the charge cards you will actually need. • Never carry or flash large sums of cash. • Women should always carry purses close to their body with the purse flap against them. Men should carry their wallets in the front or inside pockets. • Always be aware of your surroundings and the people around you. Never allow your attention to become distracted from your purse, packages or your young children. • Teach your children to go immediately to a store clerk, cashier or security guard and ask for help if you become separated in a store or shopping mall. • Never hesitate to notify store security if you see suspicious activity. • If you have to wait for a ride, wait in a busy, well-lighted place. • If you are a victim of a crime, report it to the Police immediately. How to protect yourself when you're shopping online • An indicator that a website should be secure is the lock icon or unbroken key in the bottom right corner of the screen or a website address that begins with https://. • Double check that the website address begins with https:// ("s" is for "secure"). • Pay by credit card if you can. Do not send cash. • Be on the lookout for prices that are too good to be true. They're likely counterfeits. • Don't use public Wi-Fi to shop online. • Read the privacy policy and find out how your information will be used. • Don't respond to an email or pop-up message that asks for financial information. Legitimate companies don't ask for this information this way. • Read your credit card statements and check for unauthorized charges. • Make sure your firewall is "on". For example, Windows Firewall is on by default on the latest version of Windows, but make sure it isn't turned off: o Open Windows Firewall by clicking the Start button then the Control Panel o In the search box type "firewall" then click Windows Firewall o In the left pane, click Turn Windows Firewall on or off • Don't allow auto fill for your passwords or personal information, like your address, and never allow a site to store your credit card information. E-Watch - Your direct connection to information about crime and crime prevention in your community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and helping us create a culture of safety in Winnipeg. Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online CrimeStat Crime Stoppers Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.        Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.