Due to increasing cases of people being followed from the bank reported at the Boksburg North Police Station of recent, the SAPS shares the following tips on carrying cash safely:
• Carry as little cash as possible.
• If you need to pay accounts, consider options that are a lower risk instead of withdrawing large sums of cash.
• Never make your bank visits known, even to people you know.
• Consider the convenience of paying your accounts electronically, consult your bank to find out about other available options.
• Consider making use of cellphone banking, internet transfers or ATMs to do your banking.
Safety tips for small cash-based businesses:
• Vary the times and days in which you go to the bank.
• Never make your banking routine known to just anyone.
• Don’t openly display cash bags or deposit books.
• Try to use a bank branch which is close to your business.
• Consider using the services of a cash management company.
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