What to Do If There's a Person Following You Around

if you're on the freeway take the next upcoming exit but instead of getting off get right back on the freeway if the car does the same it's probably tailing you if you're in town go to an automatic car wash it'll give you a few minutes to calm down and prepare and if you still see the car around you have unwelcome company now that you've confirmed you are being followed don't panic sounds cliche but it couldn't be more critical when you're behind the wheel panicking while driving is the worst thing you can do if you need a few minutes to calm down drive for a bit look around and remember where you are try to find a safe place you can go to a popular cafe a gas station or a police department are always the best places to keep an eye out for and definitely do not drive home the same rule applies to your work or any relatives houses chances are this is just some random person who has no personal information on you leading them to your most frequented places where you're more vulnerable will only cause more problems don't let yourself get cornered avoid cul-de-sacs small neighborhood roads ones without an exit parking lots all can be dangerous in this situation stick to streets you know so things like that don't take you by surprise if you're stopped at a traffic light or stop sign leave some space between you and the car in front of you always have a getaway plan if you find yourself in the worst case scenario stay in your car and keep moving and don't forget to lock all the doors and roll up the windows it can take mere seconds for someone to get into an unlocked car while it stopped if this person rear-ends you at a traffic light don't get out of the vehicle if they were following you they probably did that on purpose to get you out if they approach your car use that getaway space you left in front of you drive to well-populated roads it's harder for this person to notice or keep following you when there's a lot of cars and witnesses around plus they're more likely to get separated from you by a red light most bad guys are scared off by busy areas since their chances of getting caught increase don't acknowledge the pursuer try not to stare into your mirrors don't look behind your shoulder don't try to talk if they only wanted to scare you they might just give up and drive away if they know you've noticed them they could start keeping a further distance so it'll be harder for you to get the details for the police this is also a good time to notice and remember details about the person that's following you the cars make and model the color the license plate get this valuable information but don't stare while you're doing it now if you're fully convinced someone's following you call the police if you have a passenger with you have them do it if you're alone use hands-free technology or voice commands let's say the green hat guy is brave and decides to approach you and ask for something keep consistent eye contact if they ask you for directions don't look down or away from them to reach for your phone you'll become distracted just tell them you don't know the way they're asking is suspicious enough who doesn't have a phone with maps these days if you're carrying books or shopping bags be ready to drop them as soon as you feel something's off holding on to heavy items will slow you down now you'll need your keys place them in your palm with the keys teeth sticking out through your fist if worse comes to worst you'll have something pointy to defend yourself with so you can get away don't stay quiet make a fuss as you try to leave and yell fire instead of help people react to that word more often than a call for general help plus nobody wants to chase someone screaming at the top of their lungs and drawing attention to themselves if they're following you from a further distance then get your phone out and call the police that's when you need to know all those details about the street you're on your location and the buildings stay on the phone with the dispatcher and follow their instructions another possible scenario is someone following you in public if that happens try to get to a grocery store or anywhere you can lose yourself in the crowd if your jacket is a different color from your shirt take your coat off it'll be harder for this person to identify you if you walk into a restaurant or coffee shop and your follower is determined they'll walk in and wait for you one option is to go straight to the bathroom and stay there for five to ten minutes they might get tired and leave if you get out and they're still there get in line order something and casually let one of the staff members know you're being followed they'll probably do something and keep an eye out for you grab your order and sit down get on your phone and let your family or friends know where you are so they can come and pick you up or keep you company while you wait try these tricks yawn if the person yawns too it means they've been watching you yawning is visually contagious pretend to look at your watch if they check theirs too they've got their eyes on you we instinctively mimic the person we have our attention on to trick them leave the cafe and walk a little bit down the street until they lose sight of you then as soon as they come out walk back into the coffee shop they'll have no reason to walk back in with you unless they were following you when someone comes to pick you up ask the staff to guide you to the back exit just to be safe avoid walking alone if you do keep to busy streets and always be aware of your surroundings you know all that stuff that lies beyond your phone screen just messing with you even if you're not a millionaire who can be abducted for ransom you still need to take safety measures so as not to get into this critical situation take your safety seriously don't walk on your own along deserted streets or after dark muggers aren't the only criminals you can come across in these circumstances if you absolutely must go somewhere make sure you travel with a companion criminals are more likely to choose you as a victim if you look lost and confused so before you go to a new place plan your route and inform your relatives or friends of your plans be cautious of strangers coming up to you or loitering nearby for no reason change your everyday routine use different routes during your commute visit different grocery stores and try to have lunch or dinner at new places let's imagine these preventive measures didn't take effect and criminals managed to get to you of course it's a highly stressful situation despite this try to keep your panic at bay and analyze the situation you need to understand if there's a real possibility of escaping in the first few minutes after an abduction the first moments after a kidnapping are the riskiest if you feel there's no easy way to escape all your attempts won't be worth the risk however if there are other people in the area the first minutes after you've been caught may be your only chance to get away try to attract the attention of passersby someone will probably come to your rescue what if there was nobody around and you didn't manage to escape now you're in a car and your eyes are covered with a blindfold you're terrified your heart is palpitating and you might be hyperventilating first of all concentrate and try to calm down after you do this it's time to apply your observation skills you have to remember as many details as possible to use this information later pay attention to the kidnappers to your surroundings and to the root the car is taking this knowledge may well help you to escape it might also help your rescuers when the time comes you still need to be in survival mode and getting overly relaxed might make you inattentive have you offended anybody do you come from a well-off family maybe you look like someone who does if so then they'll probably ask ransom for you which could be good news all they want is money pardon the easier said than done cliche but try to stay positive your calmness and friendly demeanor could make the purple let their guard down a little they might slip up and not notice something important answer their questions wisely and thoughtfully don't yell or threaten show them that you're worthy of respect yet harmless you can even start a conversation but don't overdo it they know this trick and they'll assume you're pretending to be polite just to deceive them you can see a watch on someone's wrist or even use the sun if you just can't be calm solve mental puzzles imagine conversations with your friends think of your best day ever this will distract you from severe stress for such cases you need to have a code word or phrase on hand for example today i had a wonderful day as always a wonderful day as always is your code that you're in trouble if you somehow get a chance to call rescue services but can't speak leave the phone on so they can track your call if they don't want to show their face that means they're planning on letting you go without being identified if you happen to see their face but they didn't notice keep it to yourself push-ups squats jumping jacks jogging in place anything you can do it's a nice distraction and exercise improves blood flow that'll make your thinking sharper don't discuss escape plans or secret information with them these people can rat you out in exchange for their freedom sometimes other hostages may be one of the orchestrators in this scheme just trying to find out important information from you you can ask for a blanket or a glass of water such requests help establish contact and at least make your stay a little more tolerable you're driving home from work or a nice shopping trip and notice the fuel tank is showing empty but i just filled it up this morning don't be so quick to assume there's a problem with your car it could be the sneaky work of burglars really determined thieves will stake your house out follow you to work or your quick trip to the store and drain all the fuel out of your tank to delay you as long as possible if you find yourself with an empty tank even though you're sure you've filled up recently call your neighbors and have them check on your place if your fears are justified call the police the appearance of a new cleaner should alert you if you use these services regularly if your cleaner is changed the company should warn you ahead of time or check it yourself if there's no information about this new face then something fishy could be going on and don't let the new cleaner in the house in the first place for that matter watch out for the stranger at the door may call themselves a plumber electrician social worker you name it we've thought of it if someone tries to pull this stone on you insist that they show you some id such people may seem helpful and professional but they're quietly studying your home while you're talking to them even if you just open the door and stand in the threshold we can see your valuables from there along this same line you might get you're sitting there peacefully when you hear your doorknob wiggling and turning your heart instinctively jumps in your throat for a reason something's not right so you go to the door and ask without opening it of course can i help you the answer you're likely to get is sorry i'm visiting a friend must have mixed the address up and naturally they take off try to get a look at their face through the people if you have a door camera even better be diligent about checking your lights especially the outdoor ones if they keep going out or the light bulbs are always coming loose don't immediately assume you're having some electrical problems thieves can unscrew them or cut the wires we feel safer doing what we do in the dark [Music] thieves can hang a flyer or a white sticker on your door they also might slide a thin piece of plastic bottle in the doorway this is how they mark houses that are easy to get into they know just by looking at your place if you see anything weird like this even if it's likely just a harmless add remove it if something hangs there for more than a day burglars will assume nobody's home besides flyers they may write numbers x's or strange coded symbols on the house or door keep an eye out if you still have a home phone do you get never-ending calls from unknown numbers this could be their way of checking what times you're usually home or away a burglar may immediately hang up or be silent when you answer such a call my advice don't answer them if it's important the caller will leave a message if they claim to be your utility company get proof remember the thing about strangers at your door same thing applies here it could be a gate often left open trash in your yard like chocolate wrappers or juice boxes watchers usually assume that if you're in you'll close the gate and pick up the trash but it's not just that they might be moving some of your plant pots around to make a blind spot that way they can get in at night without anyone seeing them some might even throw rocks at the pavement to see if you have a dog or if your pet can hear the noise in the front yard it's not just the occasional bark dogs can sense when shady things happen if you take your pet for a walk and they start barking right before going in or when outside the house they know something isn't right the person watching your home might be hiding somewhere nearby and your dog can smell them watchers do their own surveillance around the neighborhood they pretend to be a salesperson someone wanting to use the bathroom or someone whose car broke down on your street their goal isn't just to see if someone's home but who exactly is there and if they can get in to inspect the house they want to check for tvs car keys and other valuables you might notice someone taking pictures outside your house or your neighbor's place while they're walking a dog or jogging by they do this to inspect your entrance better using the photos later on when they're alone they analyze the photos for blind spots and how close houses are to each other if they have less space between them the neighbors won't spot them easily alert your neighbors and snap a few shots of them yourself if someone suspects you're away on vacation the best time to go by your home is in the middle of the night you might hear the doorbell ring at 2am if they see lights go on they'll walk away if not that gives them the signal to enter your pet's bark is like an alarm system and it's the last thing a person breaking in wants to hear when watchers snoop around intending to get in and spot your dog they might open the gate to let them out then they come by the next day to check if they came back if it's not there to alert you or your neighbors they try to get in you might notice a cookie under your door mat this is an old trick watchers use to find out if you're at home and what time you get in when you step on the mat the cookie crumbles they return later to see if someone stepped on it if you don't notice it they'll investigate further they'll put down more cookies the next day at different times to see what time you're at home if nobody steps on it they know the house is empty it could be a broken window a lot or a loose fence it's not just to see if you're at home or if you have an alarm but an excuse to get in they might put on a uniform and come by an hour later offering free repairs for your window they'll use the excuse that they saw the broken window while they were passing by and wanted to make an offer because they're new in the business they'll come in to measure the frame and while doing so inspect the house for weak spots and valuables if your mailbox is brimming with newspapers flyers and other correspondence and junk mail while you're away it also sends potential burglars a message that nobody's been home for a while have someone collect your mail and suspend your subscriptions if possible to keep your mailbox from advertising your absence since we're on the topic of leaving your house for some prolonged period of time don't forget that it's best to keep this information as private as possible you can share vacation plans with your trusted people especially if you need them to check in on your house while you're away but social media is definitely a no-no thieves are known to monitor other people's posts about upcoming vacations in order to find their next target creepy and here's another way you can make it look like somebody's still home when the house is actually empty i know leaving a light on isn't exactly the best for your wallet but it's just for when you go on vacation and you can always put that light on a timer that goes on just at night if you're a dog owner like me one added bonus of having such an awesome pet is that the sight or sound of one can keep burglars away and if you don't have a pooch just fake it put up a beware of dog sign for instance it'll make thieves less likely to choose your house as their target a built-in wall safe is the best measure by far but if you don't have one you can still use your imagination and find lots of places to stash your valuables a decoy book or toy is good enough or you can even get more creative by making your own hiding place like a sliding pile in the bathroom while burglars are more likely to break into a house from the first floor they can see an opportunity in a tall growing tree that looks right into a window on the second floor you'll do best by cutting or trimming it so that no one can make their way in from there yeah this sounds pretty obvious but you shouldn't forget that burglars love silence they prefer to go about their business quietly so that they don't bring attention to themselves makes sense right so if they come in and trigger an alarm that wakes everybody up they've already failed and will want to retreat as fast as they can

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Length: 19min 3sec (1143 seconds)

Published: Wed Aug 19 2020