Police stations have specially trained officers who will help and support you. A thief only needs a moment to make off with your valuables. Cash is a favourite target for thieves, so try to avoid carrying large amounts. If your credit card is stolen, inform the card company immediately . If you delay reporting the loss, it could lead to a crime being committed in your name, as a thief could make fraudulent use of your card.
Thieves can use credit cards for over the counter and telephone purchases.
Sign new plastic cards as soon as they arrive and cut up old ones when they expire. A lot of burglaries committed in students' rooms can be prevented. Most are committed by opportunist thieves who are constantly on the lookout for doors or windows that have been left open. Burglars thrive on opportunities presented by persons who do not take sufficient care. Do not take the risk of leaving your door or window open, even if you are just popping along the corridor to visit a friend or the bathroom.