There are many ways to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime. The three most important areas to reduce your chances are to educate yourself, pay more attention, and strengthen your goal. As we age, we should become wiser and more intelligent about the world around us. Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking that someone looks nice, acts nice to us, and is trying to help us. We have seen on too many occasions these types of acts, or, more importantly, these types of people, taking advantage of pensioners. You've worked your part and now it's time to relax and enjoy life. Getting informed involves doing a little research on something someone tells you. For example, if you need to paint your house or do maintenance, ask a friend if they've used anyone. Check references and ask for certifications, documentation or state certifications. If someone approaches you and asks for a service without you having initiated it, ask yourself what their motivations are. Informing yourself is very important to protect the interests you have worked so hard for over the years. The second part of reducing your chance of becoming a victim is to pay attention to details. Things that seem out of the ordinary, like a stranger in the neighborhood at odd hours of the day. People who don't belong in certain situations, like a man who walks into a bank in the middle of summer wearing a long-sleeved jacket. These types of situations may seem funny, but...