Crime and Preventions Tips from JBM Patrol and Protection

Foreign Travel and Safety Tips

Use traveler’s checks and avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Visa, Thomas Cook, and American Express are the most widely accepted traveler’s checks.

• Limit the number of credit cards brought on the trip.
• Do not carry cash and credit cards in the same place.
• Never exchange money on the black market.
• Always carry some small currency bills for tipping.
• Know your destination’s exchange rate.
• Prescription drugs should be checked for legality at your destination.
• Carry prescription drugs in their original container.
• Memorize your passport number.

Airport and Airline Security

• Do not put items on X-ray conveyer until you are the next to go through.
• Utilize baggage locks.
• Never carry bags for strangers.
• Do not pack any valuables in luggage.
• Be alert whenever bumped or jostled. This is a common pickpocket tactic.
• Minimize your stay in the airport.

Taxi Security Tips

• Avoid using unofficial or unmarked taxis
• Know the rate before getting into a taxi
• Have change and small bills ready to avoid payment dilemma
• If possible, avoid putting luggage in the trunk
• Avoid sharing a cab with other unknown passengers