With many shoppers out and about in search of the perfect Christmas gift, stores are crowded and many people are carrying more cash on their person than normal. Households are also performing an increased number of online transactions at this time of year. So how can we safeguard our wallets, phones, savings, and belongings, and prevent holiday crime?
NTD spoke to Sgt. Kevin Kelly of the NYPD’s crime prevention division, to find out more about what you can do to prevent theft, foil pickpockets, avoid scams, and safeguard your online purchases this holiday season.