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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: How to Protect Your Belongings and Spot Tracking Devices - Part 2

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: How to Protect Your Belongings and Spot Tracking Devices - Part 2

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: How to Protect Your Belongings and Spot Tracking Devices - Part 2Mandi Pratt
Published on: 08/12/2025

Welcome to Holiday Safety Series Part 2! Mandi shares practical street-smart habits to help you protect your belongings, stay alert in busy places, and avoid distraction-based thefts like purse snatching in stores. She also breaks down what everyone needs to know about AirTags and tracking devices (tech-facilitated abuse): how they’re misused, what warning signs to watch for, and what steps to take if your phone alerts you to unexpected tracking. This episode gives you simple, confidence-boosting strategies to stay aware, safeguard your stuff, and navigate the season with more calm and control.

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