What to do after you have been mugged?

The essential guide to getting back on your feet following a…

1. Tend to any physical trauma.
2. Call the police.
3. Call the person closest to you.
4. Cancel your bank cards.
5. Track your smartphone (if possible)
6. Change your passwords (if your phone has been stolen)
7. Take a day or two off work.
8. Think about returning to the scene.

What does it feel like to be mugged?

It’s a feeling of violation, that somebody not only touched you without your consent, but now has put a fear into you that you’ve never felt. Every day and night is now a potential mugging in my eyes.

How do you stop a mugger?

How to Avoid Getting Robbed or Mugged

1. Stay With the Crowd.
2. Don’t Carry Valuables.
3. Maintain Situational Awareness.
4. Don’t Let Strangers Approach You.
5. Don’t Look Like a Victim.
6. Know Where to Walk.
7. Take a Self-Defense Class.
8. Avoid ATMs.

What do muggers look for in a victim Reddit?

Alright. You know the story: “I just moved here from a place blah blah blah no real crime blah blah.”

What should I do if I get mugged in public?

The most important thing to do during a mugging is to stay calm and keep your head. Being able to think logically can prevent you from getting into a worse situation. Alert police of a mugging after reaching a safe area. Being able to avoid mugging altogether is the first step.

What to do if you’ve been mugged and don’t have a phone?

If you don’t have access to a smartphone or computer right after you’ve been mugged, ask to use a police officer’s phone. If you have a credit card and a debit card from the same bank, you may have to call a different number to cancel each card. When you cancel a card, your bank will send you a new one via mail.

What happens if you get mugged and you’re not hurt?

If you aren’t hurt, you may be tempted to call your local police department instead of emergency services; don’t. A mugging warrants a call to 9-1-1. It will dispatch police officers and ambulances, if appropriate. Additionally, the operator will stay on the phone with you until help arrives.

What did the victim of a muggings not do?

When we talk about muggings, so much of what we talk about is what the victim didn’t do. She didn’t have a gun. She didn’t have any martial arts training. She didn’t have pepper spray or a Taser or a whistle. She didn’t have a buddy, particularly a man, to walk her to her car. She’s sick of it.