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Majority of the offences against senior citizens are committed by the persons that are known to the victims, viz. servants, watchmen, relatives, vendors etc.
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Such persons are generally not on police record.
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Information about servants is generally not provided to Police for the fear of losing household hands/servants.
DO'S AND DONT'S
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Employ a servant after verifying his antecedents with the help of the nearest Police Station. Always carry an Identity Card with you.
- Never discuss financial matters in front of servants/strangers.
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Deposit your valuables in safe deposit vault of any Bank.
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Treat your servants in a humane manner.
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Normally, do not allow the relatives or friends of your servant to visit your house. If at all he/she has any frequent visitors, get their antecedents checked from police. Try to keep the number of such persons to the minimum.
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If you are staying alone, please inform your neighbours and also to the Secretary of your Housing Society .
- Use of modern security gadgets like door alarm, electronic-eye bell etc is always advantageous. Consult professionals for installing such gadgets.