{"id":177850,"date":"2018-05-06T07:00:18","date_gmt":"2018-05-06T05:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=177850"},"modified":"2018-05-06T20:53:22","modified_gmt":"2018-05-06T18:53:22","slug":"make-sure-mom-kept-safe-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/05\/06\/make-sure-mom-kept-safe-mothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Make sure mom is kept safe this Mother\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mother\u2019s Day is just around the corner so as you think about ways to spoil your mom, remember to keep safety top of mind too, advised Agnieszka Gryn, regional executive at Fidelity ADT\u2019s inland region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMother\u2019s Day should be about celebrating the moms we love.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cBy being alert and considering these five safety tips you can ensure she has a memorable day,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Safety tips:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>If you plan to go out visiting, make sure you park inside the property and the gate is closed securely behind you. Avoid parking on pavements. If you have to, remove any valuables from inside the car and take them inside with you. Make sure no valuables can be seen through the car\u2019s window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are having visitors around to your house, don\u2019t leave your gate or front door open. This is an open invitation for criminals. If you plan to leave the gate open, consider hiring a casual guard to watch the premises. Once all the guests have arrived, close the gate and lock the front door.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Taking mom to a restaurant? Make sure you park in a secure parking area and be alert when climbing into and out of your vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>When paying the bill, ensure the waitron brings the credit card machine to your table. Don\u2019t just hand over your credit card \u2013 credit card fraud is a reality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are taking mom shopping or heading to an ATM to draw cash, keep a look out for any suspicious individuals and report them to the nearest security officer. Ensure you aren\u2019t being followed home and, if in doubt, drive to the nearest police station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWishing all moms a happy and safe Mother\u2019s Day next Sunday,\u201d said Gryn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/177834\/financially-savvy-mom\/\" target=\"_blank\">Be a financially savvy mom<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/177420\/office-security-new-tech-making-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\">Office security \u2013 new tech is making all the difference<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or 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