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Page 6 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, December 1-December 7, 2022 ©Community First Media Community First Media Pharmacy Compounding Home Medical Equipment CPAP Supplies Mastectomy Supplies Diabetic Shoes & Orthotics Local Friendly Home Town Pharmacy Close By with Professional Caring Staff * Home Health Care Equipment * CPAP * Mastectomy *Orthotic/Diabetic Shoe Corporate Big City Supplier with Mail Service and Complicated Unfriendly Customer Service ... too much hassle 139 E. Main St., Forest City 828-245-4591 SmithsDrugsFC.com Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm, Sat 7:30-4pm You Choose... You Always Have The Right To Choose Who Takes Care Of You "The holiday season is right around the corner and shop- pers are crowding malls and discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and fi nd the best deals," said Sheriff Alan Norman of Cleveland County. Shoppers also need to con- sider their safety. According to Sheriff Norman "This time of year attracts more shop- ping-related criminal activity because of the larger crowds and the extended store hours. These factors and the usual distraction of shopping, create a more favorable envi- ronment for petty thieves and other offenders. In-Person Shopping Safety: • A single shopper is the best target for theft. Always shop with a friend or relative. • When going shopping, tell someone where you are go- ing and what time to expect you to return. Also, make sure they know what you are wearing, as well as the type of vehicle you are driving. • Shop during daylight hours. If you shop at night, park your vehicle in a well-lit area. • Dress casually and com- fortably and avoid wearing expensive jewelry. If car- rying cash, keep it in your front pocket rather than in a purse or wallet. This makes it much more diffi cult for a pick-pocket to remove. Also store car keys in a pants or jacket pocket. If your purse is stolen, you will still be able to drive home. • Pay careful attention to your surroundings and avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and free- dom of motion to avoid mis- haps. • When returning to your vehicle, check around it and in the back seat. Be aware of strangers approaching you for any reason. Have you car keys in your hand to avoid spending unnecessary time unprotected from the security of your vehicle. • If you feel uneasy return- ing to your vehicle alone, fi nd a security guard and ask them to walk you to your car. According to Sheriff Alan Norman, "During this time of year, busy holiday shoppers become careless and vul- nerable to other crimes as well. Credit card fraud and gift card fraud are on the rise. However, taking a few pre- ventive measures can help." Credit Card Fraud: • Keep a close watch on your credit card every time you use it, and make sure you get it back as quickly as possible. • Never write your PIN num- ber on your credit card. • Never leave your cred- it cards or receipts lying around. • Shield your credit card number so that others around you can't copy it or capture it on a mobile telephone or other camera. • Only carry credit cards that you absolutely need. • Shred anything with your credit card number written on it. • If you're planning to pur- chase online, make sure the web page where you enter your credit card information is secure through SSL (Se- cure Socket Layer). You can tell if the web page is secure by looking for the gold lock or key icon at the bottom corner of your browser window. • If you're not comfortable submitting your information through the internet, call the seller and give them your in- formation over the telephone. Never send your credit card information via email. • Check the company out. Only do business with com- panies that provide a phys- ical address and telephone number. • Keep good records. Al- ways print out a copy of any online products or services you purchase. Gift Card Fraud: • Never buy gift cards from online auction sites. This is a large source of gift card fraud. Many of the gift cards are stolen, counterfeit or used. • Only buy gift cards directly from the store issuing the gift card or from a secure retail- er's website. • Don't buy gift cards off of publicly displayed racks in retail stores. Only purchase gift cards at the sales termi- nal from the cashier. • Always carefully examine both the front and back of a gift card before you buy it. If you see a PIN number, ask for a different card. If the card looks like it has been tampered with in any way, do not purchase it. • Always ask the store ca- shier to scan the gift card in front of you. This will guar- antee that your card is valid when you buy it and that it refl ects the balance you just charged it with. • Always keep your receipt as a proof of purchase as long as there is money stored on the gift card. • If possible, register your gift card at the store's website • Never give your Social Se- curity number, date of birth or any other unneeded private information when purchas- ing a gift card. No reputable company will ask for this in- formation. In light of these problems, Sheriff Alan Norman warns shoppers to be careful so that they don't become the victim of criminal activity. "Unfortunately, when shop- ping, people have a tendency to let their guard down," said Sheriff Norman. "However, paying attention and taking precautions can help elimi- nate their chances of being victimized." 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