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

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December 08, 2025•1 min read
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Summary

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.

Resources

Mandi’s Toolkit with ALL the tips to keep you safer


Past episodes Tips From 911 Dispatcher Part 1 and Part 2

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The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advice or services. Please use common sense for your own situation.

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I speak about trauma-informed resilience, mental health and empowerment offering authenticity with practical solutions to help others live safer with more peace.

Mandi Pratt

I speak about trauma-informed resilience, mental health and empowerment offering authenticity with practical solutions to help others live safer with more peace.

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