7 Surefire Self Defense Tips Criminals Want Women To Never Learn.Posted by Nick Niesen on October 26th, 2010 Self defense tips for women. Are you at risk? What makes a woman a perfect target? Here are 7 ultimate techniques and weaknesses criminals who were interviewed look for to take advantage of you. These tips aren?t just for the busy holidays either. It?s all about keeping your awareness all year round. Follow these tips and you can protect yourself from becoming one of this year?s next statistics. 2. Are my keys already in my hand before leaving the store giving me self defense protection? Again, awareness plays a huge part. Also, with a key in hand, it can be a terrific weapon if you?re suddenly grabbed. 3. Am I talking on the cell phone ?fixing my hair? counting my change? writing in the checkbook?and not paying attention? Paying attention is the key. Take care of all that ?stuff? in the store. NOT in the parking lot, or outside of the vehicle. 4. Is there anyone loitering around my vehicle? if so? are they suspicious enough to making me go back into the store? Don?t think your being silly. NO SUCH THING. Especially when your safety is on the line. If you?re not comfortable with walking to your car, ask security to accompany you or if there isn?t security available, a store manager will do it ? it is their job. That?s what they are getting paid to do. 5. Is my vehicle in a well-lit area? Is it easily visible to passer-bys? If I can?t see my car really well, who can? Criminals say they do not want to be noticed, recognized, or slowed down in any way. If you?re not easily seen by others at a mall or store, that makes you a perfect target for a criminal. 6. If I have automatic keyless entry, did I hit the unlock button twice ? making it easy for someone to get into my passenger side door? Get into the habit of opening just your driver?s side door. New technology is wonderful when you?re with others, loading packages, during the day. But, at night when your field of vision is limited, don?t take any chances. Criminals are hoping that you?ll make their job easier for them. 7. If I am approached by someone ? no matter how much help I need, it?s OK to turn them down. Remember, criminals will do and say anything they can to gain your trust. DON?T FALL FOR IT!!! If a stranger wants to help you with your bags, tell them no, thank you. If they still insist, tell them no again. Criminal interviews revealed that they will try to play on a victim heartstrings to get access to the vehicle, a purse, or for the vehicle keys - and move-in for the attack when trust is gained and it?s at least expected. If you are unable to load packages into your vehicle, ask help from the store ? they would be glad to help. It?s their job. Like it? Share it!More by this author |