Five Cell Phone Safety Tips
Nowadays, cell phones are more of a necessity than a luxury. In addition to the bells and whistles of smart phones, they offer the reassurance of being able to easily dial emergency services. But these helpful tools can also be distracting and compromise your safety if you aren’t careful. Follow these tips to help ensure your personal security while using your cell:
- No hands: Consider using hands-free technology like a Bluetooth device for times when you’re driving or can’t handle the distraction of a phone.
- Keep it close: Make your cell phone hard to get to by keeping it in an inside pocket jacket or hard-to-access area on your body.
- Lock it down: Use the security lock so that in case someone else gets a hold of it, they won’t get any of your or your contacts’ personal information.
- Never loan it: Never let a stranger borrow your cell phone for an emergency call. If they need to call emergency services, call them for them to avoid having them run off with your phone.
- Be aware: Don’t get so caught up in a cell phone conversation that you’re completely unaware of what’s going on around you.